How to Use by virtue of in a Sentence

by virtue of

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• Finally, lactic acid boasts plumping power by virtue of its humectant properties.
  — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 3 July 2026
• The exemption owes to the Padres becoming a payer into MLB’s revenue-sharing pool by virtue of evolving into a top-5 fixture in home attendance.
  — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
• Bellingham sits above his England captain Kane by virtue of having played fewer minutes at the tournament (574 to 627, per FIFA).
  — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 July 2026
• William Saliba — France/Arsenal (+1) Saliba has been every bit as good as Upamecano at the heart of a France defence that has tightened up in the knockout rounds, and only ranks behind him by virtue of missing one group game.
  — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 13 July 2026
• Community Development Director Scott Mangum told Pioneer Press short-term rentals have always been prohibited in the village by virtue of their lack of inclusion in Winnetka’s zoning code.
  — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026