by means of
Example Sentences
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The obscure law bans a person from soliciting or receiving nonpublic information from a public servant by means of their office or employment with the intent to obtain a benefit.
From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026
The UK and Scottish governments have discussed dealing with this problem by means of a transfer of powers known as a section 104 order.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
“We define slop as ‘digital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence,’” they wrote.
From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026
Although Clay believed they could advance by means of education, he regarded that as a very gradual process that would need to be carefully managed by whites.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025
However, that was a distraction; Lyra was still intent on playing Gobblers, and she inveigled Roger down into the wine cellars, which they entered by means of the Butler’s spare set of keys.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
