~によって (passive agent)

For example, jack pine cones don't open up and release their seeds on their own until they're affected by high heat.

She was nearly hit by a car.

She was tied up with that work for a whole day.

The people were being oppressed by a cruel tyrant.

$3,000 was donated to the hospital by the late Mr. Smith.

The law requires us to send our children to school.

After the morphine injection, she was free of pain.

She's loved by everyone.

The apple was cut in half with a knife by her.

The report is being prepared by the committee.

She's known to everyone.