by agreement

Example Sentences

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Subsequently, the social club was voluntarily dismissed from the suit by agreement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

The desire to hear from a second set of prosecutors ignores the reality that many hearings in criminal court proceed by agreement, the outcome negotiated in advance by both parties.

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2024

“According to international law, a treaty may be amended by agreement between the parties.”

From Reuters • Feb. 3, 2023

In reality, the only way to have a successful referendum is by agreement and at this stage there is not even consensus on the circumstances in which that should happen.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2022

Then, as if by agreement, they stopped waiting.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien