Example sentences of "[vb past] it by the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , no sooner was the intrigue launched than Baldwin killed it by the simple expedient of deciding to remain in office and meet Parliament . |
| 2 | He called it by the splendid portmanteau name Geheimschriifmachine — ‘ secret-writing machine ’ . |
| 3 | He was handsome in an altogether splendid way and probably knew it by the haughty way he behaved . |
| 4 | The moment it was free of debt they dissolved the partnership and replaced it by the limited-liability company she had suggested in the first place . |
| 5 | Nick spotted it by the sudden flash of light on its chassis , then put it from his mind . |