have a way of (being something or doing something)
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Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 23 May 2024
Even small browns have a way of getting anglers excited to hit the water, especially when they’re colored up.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 22 May 2024
Of course, sequels have a way of disappointing, and there’s no indication that this one will be different.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2024
Zara Mesh Bucket Bag Buy on Zara.com $50 The French have a way of making even something as simple as a mesh grocery shopping bag look chic.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024
Weddings have a way of bringing pre-existing issues with friends or family members to the surface.
—Martine Thompson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2024
Actors have a way of activating the gifts that Wilson has given them.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
New Yorkers have a way of recognizing their own garbage.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
The Irish have a way of combining high-brow ideas with belly laughs.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Have a way of (being something or doing something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20way%20of%20%28being%20something%20or%20doing%20something%29. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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