via

preposition \ ˈvī-ə , ˈvē-ə \

|Updated on: 10 Jul 2018

Examples: via in a Sentence

Definition of via

1 : by way of

2 : through the medium or agency of; also : by means of

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Examples of via in a Sentence

She flew to Los Angeles via Chicago.
I'll let her know via one of our friends.
He did some research via computer.
We went home via a shortcut.

Recent Examples of via from the Web

More: Digging for mid-1800s trash uncovers lives of Corktown residents More: Detroit's showcase neighborhood project falls a year behind schedule A message was left via phone with Felician Services on Thursday seeking more information.

— Detroit Free Press, "Decision on future of Ladywood property delayed, no timetable in sight," 6 July 2018
The national community is expansive but tight-knit, often connecting through workshops and festivals via Facebook.

— savannah eadens, chicagotribune.com, "Windy City Tango Festival brings world-champion dancers to Lakeview this weekend," 5 July 2018
Most of those probably reached Libya via Agadez, crossing Niger at a rate of about 100,000 a year on average since 2000, reckon researchers at the Clingendael Netherlands Institute of International Relations.

— The Economist, "On the edge of the Sahara, people mourn the decline of people-smuggling," 5 July 2018
Kristi Sadowski will start working July 16 as executive director of Southington Public Library and the Barnes Museum, Town Manager Mark Sciota said via email last week.

— bill leukhardt, Courant Community, "Southington Hires New Library Director From Coventry," 3 July 2018
City of Asheville via AP In March, the district attorney for Asheville had brought criminal charges against Hickman for assault by strangulation, assault inflicting serious injury and communicating threats.

— bruce henderson, charlotteobserver, "Ex-Asheville cop won't face federal charges in violent arrest of black jaywalker," 29 June 2018
Ana Maria Archila, 38, co-executive director for the Center for Popular Democracy, tells Refinery29 via phone after speaking to the crowd in front of the DOJ.

— amelia harnish, refinery29.com, ""We Disobey": Women's March Protestors Sit-In To Protest Family Detention," 28 June 2018
Demi Lovato started an online fundraiser for GLAAD via Facebook on Tuesday (June 26) to celebrate Pride and raise money in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

— henry youtt, Billboard, "Demi Lovato Launches GLAAD Fundraiser for Pride, Reaches Thousands Within Hours," 26 June 2018
Get politics and Washington news updates via Facebook, Twitter and the Morning Briefing newsletter.

— New York Times, "Border Officials Suspend Handing Over Migrant Families to Prosecutors," 25 June 2018

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