by virtue of

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Miroslav Klose is of similar ilk and makes the top 10 by virtue of being the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer - 16 across four tournaments this century taking him one clear of Brazilian Ronaldo, as well as being Germany's record marksman.

From BBC

During a closed hearing on Monday, the former head of state will ask that his six‑month custodial sentence in the Bygmalion case be considered served by virtue of the electronic tag he wore last year in connection with the Bismuth case.

From Barron's

In Virginia, Rizer has become the poster child of these unlikely power brokers by virtue of Loudoun County’s growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Do these countries hope to get potentially better deals on exclusions with respect to the Section 232 tariffs that are already in place? Do these countries get some other concession by virtue of the Supreme Court ruling? That’s really the big mystery.”

From MarketWatch

Canada, also unbeaten after it thrashed France 10-2 earlier in the day, will take the top seed into the quarterfinals by virtue of its plus-17 goal differential.

From Los Angeles Times