by way of
Idioms-
Through, via, as in I'm flying to Australia by way of Hawaii . [Mid-1400s]
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As a means of, as in He paid our fares by way of apology . [Late 1300s]
Example Sentences
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While L.A. had always had opera of one sort or another, most of it came by way of touring companies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
It only found its way into the Haiti net by way of a double deflection but that was completely irrelevant.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
The regenerative braking thresholds are adjustable by way of a paddle shifter on the back of the steering wheel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
Consumer harms have therefore often become well known and widely reported by way of litigation in the courts.
From Slate ● Apr. 27, 2026
More clues for many families, including Axel’s, come by way of photos.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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