virtue

Example Sentences

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By virtue of the Pentagon investigation, as well as rumors of his presidential ambitions, Kelly has received the lion’s share of attention.

From Salon

College courses must actively cultivate the virtues of curiosity, open-mindedness, intellectual humility, analytical rigor and, above all, dedication to the pursuit of truth.

From The Wall Street Journal

As recently as two days ago, he mentioned how his actions are making the District a place of mirth and virtue.

From Salon

Now, hiring a team and paying players has the virtue of making clear they are professionals.

From The Wall Street Journal

And the Eagles hold the tiebreaker over the Rams by virtue of their Week 3 victory at Philadelphia.

From Los Angeles Times