by that time
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Stokes and McCullum publicly backed each other at the end of the Ashes, but by that time had given differing messages to the media, fuelling suggestions of a rift.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The Administration aims by that time to restore traffic that has ground to a halt in the Strait of Hormuz—the cause of surging oil prices—and has said the Navy will escort tankers if necessary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
Court papers don’t specify how Murrin and her then husband came into contact with the accountant — but the man already had a troubled past by that time.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026
She agreed that Cuomo, who by that time already looked to be the anti-Mamdani movement’s last man standing, was seen as out of touch and lacking the energy for a robust and rigorous campaign.
From Salon • Oct. 30, 2025
The Salinas Valley grew fond of Samuel, but by that time Will was formed.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
