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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
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 9 May 2025
The team ended the draft by adding guard Jackson Slater, cornerback Marcus Harris, and running back Kalel Mullings.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
While there have been some complaints over the price of the console—which will sell for $450—that hasn’t impacted fan excitement, especially if the preorders are anything to go by.
—Callum Booth, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
When Elsbeth sits in on a rehearsal, she’s first dismayed by the script’s accusations of evidence planting, then delighted to see Mateo (probably her favorite perp to date), and finally, puzzled by how much the actors openly loathe their director.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 9 May 2025
The team ended the draft by adding guard Jackson Slater, cornerback Marcus Harris, and running back Kalel Mullings.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
In the clip, which showed Audrey's friend and boyfriend embracing at a hockey game in Greenville, South Carolina, a man casually walks by in the background.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
While there have been some complaints over the price of the console—which will sell for $450—that hasn’t impacted fan excitement, especially if the preorders are anything to go by.
—Callum Booth, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by
Preposition
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Riley then used a system of debit cards and bank accounts to access the money via retail purchases, ATMs and bank transfers, according to the Justice Department.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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During peak production in 1984 the then republic generated 26 million gallons (10 million hectoliters) of wine annually via 120 wineries and 420 viticulture farms.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Preposition
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Coinbase’s popularity with CNBC users A lot of CNBC.com users are interested in Coinbase .—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Rafael Devers continues to voice his frustrations with how the Red Sox are handling his situation.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
Preposition
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It’s set in the (fictional) city of Eddington, NM, where the local sheriff, Joaquin Phoenix’s Joe Cross, tools around town responding to minor crises like noise complaints.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Regardless of what the answers to questions surrounding AI assistants may be, companies like The Image are advancing conversations around what AI assistance could look like moving forward.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Preposition
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And during those same years, some of the most important works in the history of Iranian cinema were made—including Oscar nominated films.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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So, unfortunately, this is a horrible reality during the past 1,166 days.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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But the Preakness Stakes, the specific race folks travel in from all over the world to see, takes about two minutes.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
12 May 2025
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Then, at the end, that added security from Guimaraes, whose shot deflects off Malo Gusto and loops in.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Preposition
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Enraged by the recent loss of his father, despite his role in it, family friend Corey Milsap (Seann William Scott) goes on a rampage through the Gemstone lake house Galilee Gulch, wounding all three siblings — Jesse (McBride), Judy (Edi Patterson) and Kelvin (Adam Devine) — via gunshot.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The Braves are also owned by Liberty, and Buffett got his MLB shares through a non-cash dividend for Formula 1 stockholders.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
4 May 2025
Preposition
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Similarly, in October 2023, Orange County investigators used the technology to identity Michael Ray Schlicht of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, whose body had been found in 1974 near in unincorporated Laguna Hills, now the city of Aliso Viejo, California.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Police were trying to make a traffic stop on ATVs near Southwest Boulevard and 31st Street.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2025
Preposition
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Of course, Blue Ivy has been blowing fans away with her fierce performances and stellar moves throughout the show.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Alternating Seafood Sunday and Sunday Barbecue events are popular, but a solid seafood-heavy lunch and dinner menu is popular throughout the week.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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