by an overwhelming majority

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Angliholic

#458400 Sun, 30 Dec 07 08:28 AM

The party won the election by an overwhelming majority.

Could I substitute "with" for "by" in the above? If not, what does "by" refer to in the sample? Thanks.

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Mister Micawber

#458409 Sun, 30 Dec 07 08:56 AM

Yes, with would work.

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Angliholic

#458415 Sun, 30 Dec 07 09:00 AM

Thanks, Mister.