by virtue of
Example Sentences
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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
Goodles introduced its take on mac and cheese online in 2021, marketing its products as “Noodles, Gooder” by virtue of their protein and fiber content.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
So Bennett, by virtue of experience in the system and his performance Saturday, appears to have the edge to back up Stafford on a team that is favored to win Super Bowl LXI.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 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
But Granville’s presence probably did work against Seabiscuit, simply by virtue of the demands that a Kentucky Derby contender makes on his trainer.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
