in the way of
idiom
—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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Herro’s night: In his first game since his first All-Star appearance, Herro played as both scorer and playmaker, both elements needed with the Heat getting little in the way of assists from their point guards.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
The production, which runs 2-1/2 hour, fills the stage with elaborate dance numbers, so there’s not much in the way of scenery.
—Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
In this case, there’s not much in the way of medication that can help; Dr. Mercado notes that OTC drugs haven’t actually been proven effective for softening a bad rasp.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Feb. 2025
But even while lacking much in the way of thrills, Super Bowl LIX claimed a huge viewership number.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
The production, which runs 2-1/2 hour, fills the stage with elaborate dance numbers, so there’s not much in the way of scenery.
—Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
In this case, there’s not much in the way of medication that can help; Dr. Mercado notes that OTC drugs haven’t actually been proven effective for softening a bad rasp.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Feb. 2025
But even while lacking much in the way of thrills, Super Bowl LIX claimed a huge viewership number.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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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 27 Feb. 2025.
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