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as in with
using the means or agency of contacted her via telephone

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Recent Examples of via They were joined by a host of celebrities in their most glamorous outfits of the season so far, from Demi Moore in full black sequin via Gucci and Dakota Johnson in a very, very naked Gucci dress. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025 Kirk, one of the most prominent organizers on the right, particularly in collegiate life via his Turning Point USA organization, was addressing thousands of college students at an outdoor event held at Utah Valley University when he was shot in the neck. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025 Diners can also place an order online or via the Sonic app. Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025 Tess Crowley—The Deseret News via AP That would stand in contrast with Robinson's family. Richard Hall, Time, 13 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for via
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  • The college was being reprimanded amid allegations of antisemitism on campus and activism led in part by Mahmoud Khalil, a foreign student organizing against Israel’s war in Gaza.
    Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2025
  • The Rockies, who snapped a five-game losing streak and won for just the second time in their last 13 games, won via timely hitting and stellar work by the bullpen.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
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  • The search was continuing late Friday night with assistance from the Washington County SWAT team and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
    Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Kirk's death was met with bipartisan condemnation from public officials, as top lawmakers on both sides of the aisle raised alarm about the rising tide in acts of violence against public officials.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2025
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  • Chris Ash's defensive unit gave up 379 total yards to Purdue's offense, including 303 yards through the air, and the Boilermakers converted 21 first downs and possessed the ball for 28 minutes.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
  • The road was the site of an international crisis when Baku accused Armenia of smuggling landmines and other weapons into the enclave through the road, implementing a months-long blockade in response.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2025
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  • Authorities asked residents in the immediate area of 75th Street North and Inwood Way North to shelter in place during the search.
    Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Code Four, the air show’s operator, has partnered with the aviation company Maverick Helicopters to provide passenger service to and from Surf City for the first time in the event’s nine-year history.
    Claire Wang, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025

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“Via.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/via. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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