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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

by an overwhelming majority

The party won the election by an overwhelming majority.

Could I substitute "with" for "by" in the above? If not, what does "by" refer to in the sample? Thanks.
  

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Yes , with would work.

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes , with would work.
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