virtue
Example Sentences
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By virtue of their creativity alone, these 11 movies have the power to restore your faith in film.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
The hapless man, Mr. de la Bédoyère writes, “sat by, unable or perhaps unwilling by virtue of his status and deference to do anything about the degrading spectacle.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
In Ancient Egypt, pharaohs and noblewomen wore embellished braided wigs to show power, and in the Middle Ages, women's long hair became associated with femininity and virtue.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“By virtue of his position with Joby, Kivork had access to confidential and proprietary information,” the complaint said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Francesco became Duke of Milan from his station as a private citizen through appropriate methods and a great deal of virtue; and what he acquired with a thousand hardships he maintained with little effort.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
Vocabulary lists containing virtue
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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"The Monkey's Paw," Vocabulary from the short story
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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