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by no means

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  1. Also, not by any means. In no way, certainly not. For example, He is by no means a weak opponent, or Not by any means will I go along with that decision. [Late 1400s]


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Such a view is by no means unanimous, though.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

“Of course, domicile was relevant to naturalization and expatriation. But that by no means suggests it was a prerequisite to national citizenship at birth,” Roberts wrote.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

The dispute is by no means buttoned up, with the case heading into a second phase of arbitration.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

The hyperscalers’ valuations “have by no means peaked,” in Keirstead’s opinion.

From MarketWatch Jun. 4, 2026

Like most hermaphrodites but by no means all, I can’t have children.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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