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by way of1So as to pass through or across; via: he travelled by way of Canterbury...- This was also the period in which Buddhism spread throughout China, arriving by way of India.
- The heart then pumps the oxygen-rich blood through the body by way of arteries.
- Drive on to reach a viaduct, cross this and turn immediately right by way of a metal gate into Cairnsmore Estate.
2Constituting; as a form of: ‘I can’t help it,’ shouted Tom by way of apology...- He claimed he'd only sent some of the items by way of an apology.
- She stood her ground. A year later, her boss bought her a £7,000 piano by way of apology.
- What would be necessary by way of reparation, apology, atonement for that to be acceptable?
3By means of: non-compliance with the rules is punishable by way of a fine...- She gave birth to a healthy baby boy three years ago by way of in vitro fertilization.
- Unfortunately, this has been passed on to farmers by way of lower prices paid to farmers.
- Several car manufacturers are expected to pass on the excise reliefs to the consumers by way of reduced prices.
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