by virtue of

The Reds advanced by virtue of going 4-2 against the Mets, earning the tiebreaker.

He is married to Jane Lauder, a billionaire by virtue of her stake in the cosmetics company named for her grandmother, Estée Lauder.

Northern Ireland, could, however still make those play-offs should they finish third or fourth - by virtue of winning their Nations League group last year.

In his opinion, Lord Banner says this solution is not adequate, because it would "not be enforceable given the immunity conferred on the Embassy, the Ambassador, and other Embassy employees by virtue of... the Vienna Convention".

“Hamilton” feels politically explosive because politics are baked into it by virtue of its subject matter, not added after the fact.