by dint of
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“Home Alone” certainly made Culkin a star, which was its intention, and O’Hara, by dint of John Hughes’ characterization, an able partner.
From Salon ● Feb. 4, 2026
Simply by dint of their tablet-like heft, dictionaries make a claim for longevity and authority.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
He can get them to do things by dint of their friendship—things that other presidents cannot.
From Slate ● Jan. 20, 2025
Lots of reviews noted that reading “Your Face” is like real-life cyberpunk, and by dint of the subject matter, it is — but it’s also more than that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
It took several days, but by dint of careful reporting skills and copious phone calls, Mrs. Richardson finally found the key she had been looking for.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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