He succeeded by dint of effort, not talent.
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By dint of
/baɪ ˈdɪnt ɒv/
Synonyms for "by dint of" (15 found)
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[T]he Scythians perceiuyng they coulde not ouercome them by dint of ſwoorde and warre, changed their fight, & went againſt them with whippes and ſcourges, at the ſight whereof the ſeruant[s] remembring their olde condicion, were ſore abaſhed and ſubmitted them ſelues, takying worthy punyſhment for their offence.
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[H]is aunceſtours did deſire / By dint of blade, not bagges of droſſe, to honour to aſpire.
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Ethelred manfully entred the battaile, and ſo ſeconded his brother, & ouer-tyred Soldiers, that hee made way by dint of his ſword through the thickeſt of their almoſt-conquering enemies; […]
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