How to Use by means of in a Sentence

by means of

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• Circe is able, by means of drugs and incantations, to change humans into wolves, lions, and other animals.
  — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 July 2026
• The agreement also includes a plea deal with Rakela’s father, Anthony Rakela, who has been convicted of assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury.
  — Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
• Cole was initially charged with transporting an explosive device in interstate commerce and attempted malicious destruction by means of explosive materials.
  — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026
• Shrum has been charged with battery by means of a deadly weapon and criminal recklessness committed with a deadly weapon, according to online court records reviewed by PEOPLE.
  — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
• Abu Agila Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi was charged with destruction of an aircraft resulting in death and destruction of a vehicle of interstate commerce by means of an explosive resulting in death.
  — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026