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

Others are here by dint of good old-fashioned storytelling, memorable characters and terrific performances — or just because they made me laugh.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

Mr. Harkins insists that he is “not really special,” but he can be said to speak for his fellow officers by dint of family history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

He can get them to do things by dint of their friendship—things that other presidents cannot.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2025

I dint even know I beet him until Burt Selden told me.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes