by the by

phrase

variants or by the bye
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The allocation is determined by the by the OEMs, their product access determined by them. Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of by the by was in 1642

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“By the by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20the%20by. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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