Sentence examples for only by from inspiring English sources

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"only by" is correct and can be used in written English.
It typically means "in no other way than". For example: "He finally succeeded in his task only by sheer determination."

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Only by clothes.

The New York Times - Books

"If only by comparison".

The New York Times - Arts

But only by contrast.

The New York Times

Reservations available only by telephone.

The New York Times - Arts

New members can join only by invitation.

The New Yorker

Most are used only by shepherds.

Independent

She's usually recognized only by teenagers.

The New York Times

He knew her only by her writings.

The New York Times

Everything is connected only by that".

The New York Times

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Water is the only by-product.

Independent

The only by-product is water vapour.

BBC

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