By sight, the stray dog looked healthy enough to be adopted.

By right, the veteran should have received precedence when applying for the housing benefits.

She took the documents and left the office without so much as a by your leave.

By putting by a small amount each month, she hoped to afford a trip next year.

The village was subdued by the strong hand of the occupying army, leaving few signs of resistance.

Many promising ideas have fallen by the wayside during the company's restructuring.

The new model is expensive, but by comparison it consumes far less energy.

Many artists find inspiration in Shoreham-by-Sea's windswept beaches and historic harbour.

The forensic team cataloged several clue by fours that ultimately helped solve the case.

In cellular assays, byakangelicin reduced sorbitol accumulation by inhibiting aldose reductase, indicating its promise as a lead compound for diabetic complication therapies.