dint

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

Roigard took an early dint in the destruction derby of Test rugby, but, patched up and tuned up, he looks set to hit clean air.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

Anyway I dint know that I knew how to work the mixer.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes