happen by

verb

1. informal.
   intr, adverb to appear, arrive, or come casually or by chance

Example Sentences

Putin also said a peace deal could only happen by removing “the root causes of the conflict”.

From BBC

The reckoning that needed to happen by the media in its normalizing of this man will now be replaced by the effort to hang on for dear life as the retribution begins.

From Salon

"But that doesn't happen by saying 'OK, is homosexuality wrong? Yes or no? Put your hand up if you think yes, put your hand up if you think no,'" she said.

From BBC

“The Democrats helped make that happen by joining with the moderate Republicans for a common cause. That’s a win, no matter whether we’re in power or not. I like the fight. It gets me passionate.”

From Los Angeles Times

This did not happen by accident.

From Los Angeles Times