as a means
Example Sentences
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Martial arts films portray competition as a means of pushing your opponent to do better, to go further.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
They say they support the order as a means of protecting their daughters' privacy as they grow up, but also feel it has rendered their children invisible.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The goal of the menswear line, Jonathan said in rare public comments, was “to respond to a man who sees fashion as a means of communication and self-expression.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The coalition launched a campaign last year dubbed “Save Our Services,” which touted the expansion of short-term rental revenue as a means of increasing city revenues.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Tigers, indeed all animals, do not favour violence as a means of settling scores.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
