Charles Hall started out by sailing a small dinghy on the local lake, and he has now completed a single-handed yacht journey around the world.
(Advanced Grammar in Use (2nd edition), Martin Hewings)
Can we omit "by" with no difference in meaning? It sounds OK to me.
Thank you in advance.
(Advanced Grammar in Use (2nd edition), Martin Hewings)
Can we omit "by" with no difference in meaning? It sounds OK to me.
Thank you in advance.