by dint of
Example Sentences
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“Home Alone” certainly made Culkin a star, which was its intention, and O’Hara, by dint of John Hughes’ characterization, an able partner.
From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026
Others are here by dint of good old-fashioned storytelling, memorable characters and terrific performances — or just because they made me laugh.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025
Mr. Harkins insists that he is “not really special,” but he can be said to speak for his fellow officers by dint of family history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025
He can get them to do things by dint of their friendship—things that other presidents cannot.
From Slate • Jan. 20, 2025
By a strange quirk of fate, this ambitious choral composer found himself working in the one building in the world which, by dint of its architecture, was responsible for a new style of choral music.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
