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as in with
using the means or agency of
try to convince them by reason alone, if possible
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as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
the library is close by
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Recent Examples of by
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The decline has taken place across racial and ethnic groups – except for households headed by Asian adults, which fell only slightly from 87% to 83%.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
The unusual naming and theming concept the partners devised for their original store — to spark curiosity from passers-by, as well as appreciation from the community that a local landmark was being remembered — became the company trademark.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
The backstory Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented Resort is the latest property by Twinpalms Hotels & Resorts, and is a first-of-its-kind concept for the group.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The decline has taken place across racial and ethnic groups – except for households headed by Asian adults, which fell only slightly from 87% to 83%.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
According to court records, 21-year-old Denise Amber Lee was outside her North Port home with her two sons — a toddler and an infant — in January 2008 when King drove by and spotted her.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
The unusual naming and theming concept the partners devised for their original store — to spark curiosity from passers-by, as well as appreciation from the community that a local landmark was being remembered — became the company trademark.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by
Preposition
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Where Farhadi concentrates on the script and the actors via images that are largely transparent and neutral, Haghighi truly thinks with the camera.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Lamar said even she was stopped by a sheriff's deputy for no apparent reason, driving a Mercedes Benz with her child in the backseat.—
Cleve R. Wootson Jr. The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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In digital tests, wearers used natural pinching and grasping gestures to zoom and manipulate virtual objects on a computer screen with fluid precision.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Eight strikeouts shy of 250 for her career entering the game, Langford hit that mark against the lead-off batter in the top of the sixth, and her team gathered around its standout hurler on the mound to celebrate.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Years before the pandemic, the Fish brothers were driving around Fort Lauderdale looking for a gem.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Along with margins not in the speaker’s favor, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), who helped do much of the heavy lifting during the first reconciliation process, publicly expressed doubt that another reconciliation bill can be passed.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Lars Lokke Rasmussen, Denmark's Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Moderates casts his vote in Graested on March 24, 2026, during the parliamentary election in Denmark.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Remove sauce from heat and mix in 2 garlic cloves, finely grated, and pasta, then gently fold in reserved leeks.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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In overtime, Carlsson generated a strong chance early before Terry ended the session 89 seconds in, taking the puck from leading Sabres scorer Tage Thompson and lifting a backhand shot to convert on the breakaway.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Mark scored 29 for the Longhorns, grimacing and clearly in pain limping on his injured leg through the closing minutes when the sixth-year senior’s team needed him most.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Yet together, they were tied to entities that received millions flowing through Miami.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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The global war on terror was near its peak.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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With Duke playing keep-away to prevent the Huskies from fouling, Cayden Boozer’s pass near midcourt was deflected, and after UConn came up with the ball, Demary made a shot from well behind the 3-point line.—
Noah Trister,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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That will raise borrowing costs for all kinds of users throughout the economy.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Big residential subdivisions and new schools have popped up along major roads throughout the region, both feeding and slowing traffic during critical rush hours.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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