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via (preposition)
Although it was originally a foreign word, via (Latin for “way”) has been assimilated into English and is not italicized.
The preposition via originally referred to the direction or route of a journey.
- Marie-Hélène preferred driving from Ottawa to Toronto via Highway 7.
Now this preposition also means the method or way something is done.
- Did Luc send the statistics via the Internet?
- Sylvia will advertise via newspaper, radio and television.
- Josh tried to increase his stamina via a rigorous fitness routine.
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