How to Use by way of in a Sentence

by way of

phrase
  • He's been there with her, and still stands by her by way of his testimony.
    — Mike Toole, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Stammen said late last night by way of acknowledging his plight.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • The defense couldn’t get off the field, and the offense collapsed by way of its mistakes.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Commands reach a rover by way of relay satellites, and crater rims can block the line of sight to those relays.
    — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Add a burst of brightness to a quieter color scheme by way of vibrant shoes like the chartreuse wedges above.
    — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This bustling and all-outdoors spot channels beach vibes by way of the Mediterranean Sea.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • His alter-ego has figured out how to travel between dimensions by way of a large metal box.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026
  • Here, by way of balance, is a partial defence of Tuchel’s approach at 1-0 up.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • This was an earnest, Germanic kind of resistance to reason by way of more reason.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • After the repatriation, one of the pots was bought back by the museum, and the other will soon be on display by way of a long-term loan.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • If Clark believes White is the best coach for this team, by way of example, then White will continue to coach this team.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The first level of that trio is the most basic and familiar, a main floor that starts at a front lounge that brings the driver's area into the fold by way of swiveling cab seats.
    — New Atlas, 15 July 2026
  • The song will be entered for best original song at the 2027 Oscars by way of the film’s theatrical run.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Devin Moore makes it safely, in my opinion, and an additional player makes it on either by way of waiver wire hunting or free agency.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
  • At 6-foot-8, Pete is the most unique player on the roster not only by way of heritage, but also by being the tallest player.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026
  • His education continued by way of internships, one of which was with John Galliano.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The foursome spent five out of the next seven days together, sharing piña coladas, eating goat burgers, and exploring the island by way of a sunset cruise.
    — Julia Ries Wexler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Here, a source of primordial terror—the gaze that petrifies—is deflected by way of the highly polished shield that Perseus wields against the creature.
    — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Costco could be seeking out neighborhoods that have high growth potential as part of its business model, which pays off for homeowners by way of higher home values.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Emmys season is about ot begin, and with it, a slew of contenders destined for nominations and memorialization by way of snubs chatter.
    — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
  • For much of the second half, Argentina played with plenty of perspiration, but little by way of inspiration.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • But, no, the Kittrells attempted to stiff their creditors entirely by way of their Children's Trust.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Three of these cases were shared by way of the agency’s quarterly newsletter, which doesn’t necessarily go to subscribers on the legal actions list.
    — Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 8 July 2026
  • Our latest reminder of just how much everything sucks right now comes from BMW (by way of @metav3rse on Instagram).
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Once the new enhancements are in place, Nielsen now will capture the co-viewing data by way of its wearable devices—the same meters that capture its out-of-home deliveries.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The rooms The decor is Poseidon’s palace by way of Moda Operandi, with pink shell tiles, glossy seafoam-blue bathrooms and chic scalloped headboards.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • At the same time, other Gulf oil producers like Iraq, which depends heavily on the strait, are getting their barrels out by way of dark transits and ship-to-ship transfers.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Also, condos come with additional costs, by way of HOA or parking fees, which vary widely based on the building and neighborhood.
    — Emily Hochberg, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Climb the 65-foot-tall Nautilus Lookout Tower, then return to the forest floor by way of the longest stainless steel slide in the country.
    — Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Opposite Oguri is James, a casting mandate that predated his arrival on the project by way of co-financier and distributor Neon.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

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