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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Israel may seem an unlikely partner for the far-flung nations of the tropical South Pacific, sharing little in common by way of culture, language, food or sport.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
"Explaining that the brain works by way of a central controller suggests that you haven't figured out how the brain works, because you've just put a person inside your brain," says James.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
In contrast, Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern was immortalized on the big screen in 2011 by way of a laughable debacle that’s considered one of the worst career decisions Ryan Reynolds ever made.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
She recognizes the risks to vulnerable people, and hints at the observation that euthanasia by way of organ donation would treat the prospective donor as a means to an end, violating their inherent human dignity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
"D'you like treacle pudden'?" he asked abruptly, by way of introduction.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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