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And by virtue of longevity, Netflix has the top market share of viewers, meaning it can also offer talent a sizable paycheck.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
So Bennett, by virtue of experience in the system and his performance Saturday, appears to have the edge to back up Stafford on a team that is favored to win Super Bowl LXI.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
She placed fourth, achieving the same total as India's bronze medallist Laishram Devi but losing out on a podium place by virtue of weighing more than her rival.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
It makes Rocket Lab, which has been called a mini-SpaceX by virtue of its ability to launch things into space and make satellites, even more like Elon Musk’s rocket company.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
The racehorse, by virtue of his awesome physical gifts, freed the jockey from himself.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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