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thereby

[ thair-bahy, thair-bahy ]

adverb

  1. by that; by means of that.
  2. in that connection or relation:

    Thereby hangs a tale.

  3. by or near that place.
  4. Scot. about that number, quantity, or degree.


thereby

/ ˈðɛəˌbaɪ; ˌðɛəˈbaɪ /

adverb

  1. by that means; because of that
  2. archaic.
    by or near that place; thereabouts
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of thereby1

before 900; Middle English therby, Old English ³Ù³óÇ£°ù²úÄ«. See there, by
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The narrowly written proposed amendment would only allow for presidents who served non-consecutive terms to qualify, thereby ruling out the return of long-time Trump foe, President Barack Obama.

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A dangerous template for discrimination based on race, religion or national origin was thereby set in place.

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These ships also risk causing turbidity, making the water opaque by stirring up the seafloor, and thereby harming the balance of species and food pyramid.

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"It is up to us as virtuous individuals and citizens to translate this vital truth into positive action, thereby fostering peace, civility, and wellbeing in communities worldwide," he said.

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“I believe that R.W. wasting the time, thereby disparaging HENLEY’s name and the Big U Enterprise’s reputation, and potentially flouting that disrespect with the lyrics of the ‘diss’ song, led to a dispute,†Roosa wrote.

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