by trade
phrase
—used when indicating someone's job, especially a job that requires special training and skills and is done by using the hands
I am a carpenter/electrician/beautician by trade.
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Marroquín Bitar estimates that somewhere between 8-13 million American jobs are supported by trade with Mexico and Canada.
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Nik Popli,
Time,
2 July 2026
For five months, sentiment ran consistently negative, dragged down by trade disputes, NATO burden-sharing fights and the general friction between Washington and European capitals.
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Frank Ahrens,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Nik Popli,
Time,
2 July 2026
For five months, sentiment ran consistently negative, dragged down by trade disputes, NATO burden-sharing fights and the general friction between Washington and European capitals.
—
Frank Ahrens,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for by trade
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“By trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20trade. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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