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by the way

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Definition of by the way

as in incidentally

by way of interjection or digression By the way, can we stop for pizza on the way home?

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Recent Examples of by the way But he will mostly be remembered for his profanity-laden rant aimed at a sportswriter in the media room after Game 2 of the ALDS — a White Sox win, by the way. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 There’s a woman a lot of people consider to be too old to be a pop star — and only women go through this, by the way. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026 But Candle House has also come up with stories squarely in the realm of realism — which also, by the way, follows in the footsteps of Rod Serling. — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 Professor Connors gave the best exams, by the way, along with some valuable advice on how to ace them. — David Shribman, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by the way

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