by virtue of
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Though I don’t put much stock in polls, she’s ahead on points by virtue of Bass’ high negative rating alone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
The Treasury secretary, for example, is always going to have more juice than the secretary of agriculture, just by virtue of their respective portfolios.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
Wigan now have a bye week by virtue of a top two place and will be at home for their Super League play-off semi-final on Saturday, 12 September, live on the BBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
His swift appointment as Labour leader, and prime minister by virtue of Labour's huge parliamentary majority, came without him putting forward a clear plan for how he will achieve his aims.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
He had slipped into the race with such a light assignment by virtue of a peculiarity in the race’s weight system.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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