| An existing use simply exists, by virtue of long user or the implementation of some past planning permission. |
| On the contrary, it is only by virtue of the irrational and anarchic nature of the profit system that such a development could take place. |
| Pop music is attractive to advertisers by virtue of its popularity with the audience. |
| In reply he claims that he and his fellows hold their elevated position by virtue of a number of qualities which they enjoy simultaneously. |
| Well, we are a world power, by virtue of history, and by virtue of our military power. |
| Because when we're emotionally bankrupt by virtue of having burned ourselves out, then we have nothing to give. |
