Sentence examples for By who from inspiring English sources

The phrase "By who" is not correct in standard written English
It is typically used incorrectly when asking about the agent of an action; the correct form is "By whom." Example: "The report was written by whom?"

Exact(60)

"By who?" the operator asked.

The Washington Post

By who? the husband asks.

The New Yorker

By WHO standard, this is anaemia.

BioMed Research International

My response is by who?

The New York Times - Sports

Threatened by who?

The Guardian - Opinion

If so, by who?

The New York Times

"Kidnapped by who?" "Whom".

The Guardian - Books

"Classified by who?

The New York Times

Alleged by who? Americans, mostly.

The Guardian - Film

"Got held by who? Hillary.

The Guardian

Vitamin A supplementation is recommended by WHO in emergency situations.

Acta Tropica

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