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as in with
using the means or agency of contacted her via telephone

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Recent Examples of via They were joined by a host of celebrities in their most glamorous outfits of the season so far, from Demi Moore in full black sequin via Gucci and Dakota Johnson in a very, very naked Gucci dress. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025 Kirk, one of the most prominent organizers on the right, particularly in collegiate life via his Turning Point USA organization, was addressing thousands of college students at an outdoor event held at Utah Valley University when he was shot in the neck. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025 Diners can also place an order online or via the Sonic app. Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025 Tess Crowley—The Deseret News via AP That would stand in contrast with Robinson's family. Richard Hall, Time, 13 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for via
Recent Examples of Synonyms for via
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  • The patent for this low-latency wireless communication protocol, spearheaded by NREL power electronics Sarwar Islam, is pending.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Investors peg the chances of three quarter-point rate cuts by the end of this year at about 76%, according to CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2025
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  • Not affiliated with any State Lottery.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Crucially, the McG cycle links with the Calvin cycle, allowing the two systems to balance out excess molecules.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
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  • Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green has led the Razorbacks to a 2-0 start with great play through the air and on the ground.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Power is delivered through a 9-speed transmission and fully variable all-wheel drive system.
    Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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  • The sharp drop in mortgage rates owes in part to government data showing a significant decline in hiring, which has heightened expectations that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates and in turn put downward pressure on borrowing costs, some analysts told ABC News.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Kirk promised that her husband will not have died in vain and said that instead his message would only become stronger.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025

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“Via.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/via. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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