by dint of
Example Sentences
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But amongst MPs in the other place next door, and outside the Houses of Parliament, the idea of continuing to allow aristocrats seats by dint of birth is anathema to many.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
“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
Simply by dint of their tablet-like heft, dictionaries make a claim for longevity and authority.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
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
Our oarsmen were so fresh, by dint of having occasionally let her drive with the tide for a minute or two, that a quarter of an hour’s rest proved full as much as they wanted.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
