How to Use by way of in a Sentence

by way of

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  • Stammen said late last night by way of acknowledging his plight.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • Add a burst of brightness to a quieter color scheme by way of vibrant shoes like the chartreuse wedges above.
    Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This bustling and all-outdoors spot channels beach vibes by way of the Mediterranean Sea.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • His alter-ego has figured out how to travel between dimensions by way of a large metal box.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026
  • Here, by way of balance, is a partial defence of Tuchel’s approach at 1-0 up.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • The first level of that trio is the most basic and familiar, a main floor that starts at a front lounge that brings the driver's area into the fold by way of swiveling cab seats.
    New Atlas, 15 July 2026
  • The foursome spent five out of the next seven days together, sharing piña coladas, eating goat burgers, and exploring the island by way of a sunset cruise.
    Julia Ries Wexler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Here, a source of primordial terror—the gaze that petrifies—is deflected by way of the highly polished shield that Perseus wields against the creature.
    Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Emmys season is about ot begin, and with it, a slew of contenders destined for nominations and memorialization by way of snubs chatter.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
  • For much of the second half, Argentina played with plenty of perspiration, but little by way of inspiration.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • But, no, the Kittrells attempted to stiff their creditors entirely by way of their Children's Trust.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Three of these cases were shared by way of the agency’s quarterly newsletter, which doesn’t necessarily go to subscribers on the legal actions list.
    Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 8 July 2026
  • Our latest reminder of just how much everything sucks right now comes from BMW (by way of @metav3rse on Instagram).
    Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Climb the 65-foot-tall Nautilus Lookout Tower, then return to the forest floor by way of the longest stainless steel slide in the country.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Others, like the writer (and Montmartre resident) Rebekah Peppler, are celebrating the brief breaks between the heat by way of an apéro at home.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • The Adapter folds just a little larger than Bic lighter size and expands by way of a single joint to deliver serious DIY leverage and torque.
    New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Josh Grisetti’s family has broken their silence in the wake of the beloved theater and TV star’s death by way of a GoFundMe campaign.
    Peter Gicas, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026
  • The town is home to both a craft brewery by way of Lost Colony Brewery, as well as a distillery called Outer Banks Distilling that specializes in small-batch rum.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Always drawn toward acting, Franklyn-Miller made his way into the industry by way of modeling, which led to commercials and booking smaller TV and film roles in recent years.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
  • In the photo, Kate leaned against a rock while sporting a black hooded windbreaker and baseball cap, no frills outside of her sapphire and diamond wedding and engagement ring by way of Princess Diana.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Quarterback Josh Hoover comes to Indiana by way of TCU, and will look to be the next big thing in Cignetti and offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan's system.
    Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
  • La Grange voters approved a $14 million referendum in 2015 to pay for stormwater drainage improvements by way of the 50th Street project, funded by a 1% sales tax, which the village has collected since then.
    Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • Oceania Allura’s 21-day Southern Europe Summer departs Trieste for Barcelona on June 18, 2027, by way of Athens and Rome—a voyage for travelers who have already seen the postcards and want the version behind them.
    Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

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