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Others were of the opinion that they should live moderately and guard against all excess; by this means they would avoid infection.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2019

“She seeks, by this means, to keep picnickers out,” Eisenberg wrote in a letter to the cemetery.

From New York Times Jul. 29, 2017

Potentially, by this means, dead time can be extended to hours and there are still positive outcomes.

From The Guardian Apr. 6, 2013

Surrendering to a feeling of deep impotence and slight absurdity, I borrowed an iPad on Thursday afternoon and used it to send my first-ever message by this means.

From Slate Oct. 21, 2011

One of the few circumstances that save us from extinction by this means is the fact that parathion and other chemicals of this 0 group are decomposed rather rapidly.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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