by virtue of
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Wigan now have a bye week by virtue of a top two place and will be at home for their Super League play-off semi-final on Saturday, 12 September, live on the BBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
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
The Supreme Court ruled, however, that he was a US citizen by virtue of being born in the United States and Roberts, in his birthright opinion, referred to the case.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Tiny dominating at dodgeball despite his width, and always letting me finish second just by virtue of putting me in his shadow and not spiking me until the end.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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