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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
Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
The rebellion reached its height in the early 2000s, a bloody rejoinder to the booming economy fueled by the rise of outsourcing in IT and software, and optimism about India’s future.
—Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Give it a few days, then pop by on the last day to see what gems might have been left behind.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
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Preposition
This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
The rebellion reached its height in the early 2000s, a bloody rejoinder to the booming economy fueled by the rise of outsourcing in IT and software, and optimism about India’s future.
—Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Adverb
Stay put and watch the scenery fly by or hop on and off at various stations to explore the park.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Give it a few days, then pop by on the last day to see what gems might have been left behind.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by
Preposition
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Aho scored first on their second power play of the game, a questionable hooking call on Zack Bolduc that the Canes’ top unit made very short work of via a cross-ice one-timer with five minutes left in the opening frame.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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This represents one major leap in the direction of authoritarianism — the president directly raiding the public offers to enrich cronies, not just via his corrupt business dealings and pseudo-bribes from foreign governments, but straight up getting checks from the public treasury.—
New York Daily News,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
Preposition
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Now, Schwartz is opening up about the split with the Browns.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Ginsberg first read the titular entry in Howl and Other Poems at San Francisco’s Six Gallery in 1955, and the work anthologized a year later by fellow poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti as the fourth entry in the City Lights Bookstore imprint with its distinctive slender binding and black-and-white cover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Preposition
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The airspace around St Petersburg international airport was restricted on Wednesday morning, leading to delays of around two dozen flights, the airport said in a statement.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Meals are served around the pool or at small tables in the open-air dining room (no need to share tables with fellow safari-goers).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Preposition
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Mark my words, Rosewood will make travelers start regarding Phuket as a tasteful destination, to tack on as the beach break during trips to Bangkok or Singapore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Of Europe's top leagues, only Italy's Serie A is as competitive as the Premier League, with four clubs — Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Napoli — winning the title during the last seven years.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Set the scene This elegant sandstone tower fits right in with the neighboring skyscrapers on bustling Potsdamer Platz.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And once bro culture seeps in, the signs are hard to ignore.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Preposition
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Between 48 percent off platform sandals that feel just as cushioned as sneakers, to 60 percent off flexible, low-profile sneakers that’ll never challenge an overpacked suitcase, any of the shoes below will carry you through your summer outings in style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Chef Kuwakino led us through the snow cellar and the kitchen, and pointed out parts of the garden that were covered in snow in this season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
Preposition
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Gaza, West Bank violence Two Palestinians were killed and at least 10 injured when a group of people was struck near the port in Gaza City, according to Shifa Hospital, which received the casualties.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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When a mysterious Signal begins pulsing out near Pluto, the world goes still, leaving the skies open for what is believed to be first contact with extraterrestrials.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Preposition
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For a couple of decades now, rates of anxiety, depression, suicide and self-harm have been rising sharply in countries throughout the West—and in people of all classes, races and educational levels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Perhaps the hotel’s philosophy is best seen by the seashells placed under glass cloches throughout the hotel, showcasing the reverence for nature here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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