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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
Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Funding for a key food aid program relied on by millions of mothers and infants will likely run out of money in the coming days.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2025
Never one to sit idly by, Danny grabs his NYPD shield and goes bulldozing his way to the crime scene.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
Petrino said an 8-man defensive front by Tennessee gave Arkansas trouble after halftime.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Funding for a key food aid program relied on by millions of mothers and infants will likely run out of money in the coming days.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
If the 2025 Academy Museum Gala’s red carpet is anything to go by, this is going to be a great awards season.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2025
Never one to sit idly by, Danny grabs his NYPD shield and goes bulldozing his way to the crime scene.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by
Preposition
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The couple have kept which child was born via surrogate private.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Breer was taking in questions from fans for his mailbag on Sports Illustrated when he was asked about the dysfunction with the Ravens.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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An up-and-down backside which included four bogeys left him with a 71 after the opening round.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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The duo hope to use their data background to show global trends and narratives around rising anti-democratic sentiment by compiling and reporting on public data that often gets overlooked or underanalyzed.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Reich said Lauren Spors began to scream and threaten those around her, prompting a county worker to call the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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When beneficiaries will feel the impact varies, since states typically provide the benefits on a rolling basis during the month.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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That old story survived the reevaluation of war that took place during the Enlightenment; the transformation of the modern battlefield by mass mobilization and factory-scale killing in the twentieth century; and now, the separation between killer and target facilitated by technology.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Transfers out and in should rely on a number of factors, including the upcoming fixtures for the outgoing and incoming players, as well as their underlying numbers.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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After years of sluggish activity, sidelined homebuyers may finally be ready to jump back in, with mortgage rates now at their lowest level in more than a year and home prices softening across many major metro areas.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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The organization’s Green Heart Project, which studies the impact of better air quality on heart disease through urban greening, has found that increasing the number of trees and shrubs in an area can create lower levels of a blood marker associated with inflammation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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After struggling to get pregnant again, the couple decided to expand their family through surrogacy.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Fifth Third Bank is also looking to open a new branch on Golden Bear Gateway near Costco in December, O'Meara said.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mequon is creating a long-term plan for the area near City Hall, which could involve moving Rennicke Field.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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This Panasonic point-and-shoot digital camera is an easy-to-use starter option for anyone looking to up their picture game and not have to worry about draining their phone battery throughout the day or having to empty their storage space to take more vacation photos.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dry conditions and crisp temperatures are expected this weekend throughout the state, ushering in ideal conditions for fall foliage.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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