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Israel may seem an unlikely partner for the far-flung nations of the tropical South Pacific, sharing little in common by way of culture, language, food or sport.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

At the same time, Dean likes to roam through breezy soft rock, ghostly piano laments and bossa nova by way of Dionne Warwick.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

"Explaining that the brain works by way of a central controller suggests that you haven't figured out how the brain works, because you've just put a person inside your brain," says James.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

Dr. Oz came into the fold, Winfrey said, by way of introduction from her best friend, fellow television personality and news anchor Gayle King.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

"I don't know you,” Colin responded, and then added, by way of explanation, "I don't forget many faces.”

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green




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