by way of
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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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These are poets who sought to alter the reader’s perception of reality by way of arresting, often sense-defying arrangements of language and imagery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
He also acquired about 400,000 additional shares by way of a vested stock award.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026
"I'm just a really big game show fan," she says by way of explanation.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
Even still, Wisconsin would fire its way back into Thursday night’s matchup by way of the three-point line.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
“Do you have anything to do with this?” she growled by way of greeting.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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