in the way of
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—used to indicate the type of thing that is being described, thought of, etc.
His parents offered him little in the way of emotional support.
How much money has she received in the way of campaign contributions?
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Little has changed in the way of the technical regulations between the end of last year and the start of this one, other than an increasing scrutiny on the front and rear wings' ability to flex when they're not supposed to.
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Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Head To The Art District The city also has lots to recommend it in the way of arts and culture.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The game is like the Academy Awards or burger making: an American tradition that, in my opinion, needs little in the way of reinvention.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
There are also titanium case Apple Watch models, but there’s little in the way of price drops for these.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Head To The Art District The city also has lots to recommend it in the way of arts and culture.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The game is like the Academy Awards or burger making: an American tradition that, in my opinion, needs little in the way of reinvention.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
There are also titanium case Apple Watch models, but there’s little in the way of price drops for these.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the way of
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“In the way of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20way%20of. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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