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Meanings of by in English

Portuguese
por meio de
Spanish
por

So as to pass a given point.

por meio de

In reserve; not for immediate use.

Having the position next to a given place, location or object.

With the use of; by means of.

Usage of by in English
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Contents: Fate; Power; Wealth; Culture; Behavior; Considerations by the Way; Beauty; Illusions
Complete Project Gutenberg Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Works
2
Elections New Zealand said it expected the final result by 5pm today.
Radio NZ
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Public comment is not just good government; it's also required by law.
Wired
4
We shall therefore review the situation by the end of the year.
The Irish Times
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Weapons: the klevang; the parang; the spear; the sumpitan; carried by women
Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the L...
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A France Telecom report listed 14 countries affected by the current problem.
Wired
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A leading scientist warned today that Ireland is shrinking year by year.
The Irish Times
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The UK government said assessments were carried out by qualified health professionals.
BBC
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South Korea' banking sector was crippled by the late 1990s financial crisis.
Reuters
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Concerns remain, however, about the potential problems produced by the required ventriculotomy.
Pubmed
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Methods: This cross-sectional study includes families assisted by the public health system.
Pubmed
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She says: 'I think culture can change opinions by asking new questions.
The Guardian
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Sales growth in Europe was driven by France, Germany, Britain and Russia.
Reuters
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The Commission should adopt new rules by July, the lawmakers' resolution said.
Reuters
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Madam, - The present Government gained power by reckless and impossible promises.
The Irish Times
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The work on view is also, by the way, extraordinarily good value.
The Irish Times
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por meio de
Spanish
por
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