By the example vs On the example

Both "by the example" and "on the example" are not commonly used phrases in English. The correct preposition to use with "example" is usually "of" or "from." It doesn't make sense to compare these two phrases directly as they are not standard expressions in English.

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This phrase is not commonly used in English.

"By the example"

It is not a standard phrase in English. The preposition "by" is not typically used with the noun "example."

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This is shown most clearly by the example of the Iraqis.
Initially inspired by the example set by Robert Cecil at Theobalds House, the Arenbergs created gardens at Enghien that came to enjoy an international reputation.
In fact, we know that our task is to spread His message, not only by word, but also by the example of our lives.
To this small Planet are sent Beings endowed with a great intelligence and wisdom, but their teachings, by the example, have not been able to open minds and to be support for freedom.
Meanwhile I will walk in faith, strengthened by the example of the saints.
The truth of this explanation is demonstrated by the example of Isaac. Abraham had more sons.
This own-initiative opinion focuses on the link between industrial change and State aid, as illustrated by the example of the steel sector.
The fact that the postwar boom was speculative in character is most clearly revealed by the example of Germany.
Encouraged by the example of these intrepid witnesses to the faith, you can and must courageously accept the great challenges which are placed before you.
Supported by the example and protection of Saint Joseph, offer a constant witness of devotion and generosity.
As they pursue their specific role of consecrating from within all temporal reality they can be greatly strengthened and inspired by the example of Mary.
During the Crusades, Eskil, animated by the example of St. Bernard, also preached a crusade against the pagan Wends, which, unfortunately, proved unsuccessful.
In the meantime the group was enriched with new members, inspired by the example of Sette and Sassi, Stefano Orlandi soon joined, he built a second dome, which no longer exists, that contained a Newtonian telescope of 25 cm on equatorial fork mount.
A possible undertaking "And I, am I happy?", Francesco asks himself, shaken by the example of Carlo.
I want to enter at this point in the matter itself illustrate this by the example of a flash.
His vocation to religious life was born in a climate of ideas and moral liberties that did not favour it, perhaps stimulated by the example of some Jesuit companions who were influential in the university.
The fact that the euro is not a universal remedy is proved by the example of the United Kingdom alone.
The problem is not just the lack of coordination within countries, but between them as well, as illustrated by the example of cross-border rail transport.
Inspired by the example of those who have gone before you, you too wish to bear abundant fruit in the Church of today and the future.
and by the example and missionary zeal of Saint Joseph Freinademetz,

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

"On the example"

It is not a standard phrase in English. The preposition "on" is not typically used with the noun "example."

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On the example of Denmark, you can see which path should follow, if the task is to create a really attractive gambling industry.
On the example of the United Cooperative Dairies, in 1946 the Cooperative Meat Slaughtering and Processing Company (ACM, now Unipeg) was born and later on the United Cooperative Vintner's too.
Mill thinks that reflecting on the example of the benefactors of humanity will strengthen our moral convictions; and he is emphatic that there is no problem about having these benefits without having what most of us would think of as the accompanying metaphysical, ontological and epistemological commitments.
On the example of Dalisi I would like to ask if you don't think that in his works it can be red chracteristic dimension that "marks" good part of the current Italian plan of quality.
It is worth focusing on the example chosen by the Pope.
He designed his work based on the example of Antonio Bonfini's Decades (Tenths).
The browser starts with the Qtrax website (currently only available in English) on the example of the current album Foo Fighters is shown.
The new friars adhered to the Rule of Saint Augustine and gradually modeled their organization on the example of the other two mendicant...
However, social housing has been set in the spotlight of this debate on the example of the Netherlands.
This reform cannot be based on the case of the pupils in school failure but it must leave on the example education the young poets.
You can learn it on the example of Steve Jobs.
This article will help determine the type of lending on the example of Sberbank of Russia.
According to the Jesuit theologian, the new law on lands wants to divide the tribal population along religious lines, on the example of 'divide et impera'.
One time a child could base itself on the example of the parents, on their encouragement, and then there was always the sense of obedience.
The RAND researchers reflect on the example of El Salvador where the local military, despite massive U.S. support, was unable to stop FMLN guerrillas from opening an urban front.
As the Commissioner said, this was based in particular on the example of Lille, which last Monday signed an EGTC that will cover two million inhabitants in Belgium and France.
Humanity will no longer need to produce, still on the example of the USA, 13 quintals of grain per inhabitant of the world.
It simply happened like this, by obeying with dignity the voice of the Spirit in her, on the example of Mary.
Organize a treasure hunt in which the instructions for each stage and all or some quizzes are based on the example of the Experiments on Writing of this section.
Early on, this Popular Front of Azerbaijan was deliberately modeled on the example of the Popular Front of Estonia.

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