by virtue of
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England are ahead of Ghana in Group L by virtue of one goal and lead Croatia - who they beat 4-2 in their first game - by a point.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
After all, they signed an employment contract with a prison that receives federal funding by virtue of RLUIPA.
From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026
Gafill said he would have expected a 35% pickup, “simply by virtue of reopening the highway.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The Supreme Court ruled, however, that he was a US citizen by virtue of being born in the United States.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
He had slipped into the race with such a light assignment by virtue of a peculiarity in the race’s weight system.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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