How to Use by-product in a Sentence

by-product

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  • But is that a by-product of turning 80, as Mr. Biden did in ...
    — Herbert W. Stupp, National Review, 20 Aug. 2023
  • Avoid foods that list vague terms like 'meat meal' or 'by-products' as the main protein sources.
    — Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2023
  • But that’s more a by-product of the success of the drug in helping people lose weight, not the drug itself.
    — Sara Reardon, Scientific American, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Fear was the by-product of the ego; love was the by-product of the soul that remained pure, in the moment, especially at the time of death.
    — Christopher Fiorello, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2024
  • All are by-products of the pet trade and animal trafficking around the world.
    — Ryan F. Mandelbaum, Scientific American, 13 June 2023
  • And that’s the rub: Long waits and staff stretched thin are the natural by-products of overexpansion.
    — Maria Aspan, Fortune, 2 May 2024
  • On a table, some small bites had been prepared for me, including a taco filled with a by-product of canola oil.
    — Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
  • This, in turn, leads to a sneaky productivity that is not the main point, but a happy by-product.
    — Mike Weinberger, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Baron would likely object the most to the idea that the press’s deference to the Fed is a by-product of objectivity.
    — Max Moran, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2023
  • The pub in Bellaire is known for its pizzas and pretzels with dough made from scratch daily and includes a by-product from the brewing process.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Feb. 2024
  • This is tough news for prospective buyers, but a welcome by-product of a healthy state economy.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The optimism may be a by-product of consumers expecting interest rates to fall in the next year.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Those who understand that success is no longer a passive by-product but an active pursuit are the ones who will thrive.
    — Meridith Alexander, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The new Olive Tan leather is the first to be subject to a sustainable tanning process that uses an organic by-product of the olive oil industry, though.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Cocoa bean shells are a by-product of cocoa production.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2024
  • In the lab, the device dissolved completely into harmless by-products in 35 days when placed in a saline solution.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2023
  • Small amounts are also retrieved as a by-product of mining other metals.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2023
  • In public talks, Kennedy often spoke about the dangers of mercury contamination in fish, which is a by-product of coal plants.
    — Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
  • These sentiments were no sudden by-product of the explosion’s terror and fury.
    — Longreads, 20 July 2023
  • As a by-product of the operation, sand taken from the harbor is placed on Oceanside’s northern beaches.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
  • This decrease is partly due to higher by-product credits.
    — Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • That trademark toughness was a by-product of his roots, a character trait connecting him to those from similar ilks.
    — Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • First, recycling this widespread by-product of caffeine consumption means a little less waste ends up in the landfill.
    — Katy Spratte Joyce, ELLE Decor, 24 Aug. 2023
  • While crazy capable, the E 63 S admittedly felt a bit tippy in the corners, no doubt the by-product of the vehicle’s more upright nature.
    — Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Past its smoke point—the temperature at which an oil begins smoking—oil breaks down into harmful by-products.
    — Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 21 June 2024
  • Using bamboo fibers, this set feels just like the real thing but without using any animal by-products.
    — Tatjana Freund, harpersbazaar.com, 12 Apr. 2023
  • One study suggested that some air purifiers could even create formaldehyde as a by-product.
    — Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Dr Suds has no harsh chemicals, synthetic fragrances, or dyes and is free of any animal by-products.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2023
  • The hope was that by strengthening brand awareness and affinity, business growth becomes a happy by-product.
    — Beth Ann Kaminkow, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Plastics are made from by-products of oil and gas refining; many of the chemicals involved, such as benzene and vinyl chloride, are carcinogens.
    — Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 26 June 2023

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