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
Simply by dint of their tablet-like heft, dictionaries make a claim for longevity and authority.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
He can get them to do things by dint of their friendship—things that other presidents cannot.
From Slate • Jan. 20, 2025
But America matters by dint of its economic and military strength, and its major role in many alliances.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024
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
