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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The other side Among the regrets in the wake of the Butler trade, Golden State coach Steve Kerr said, was former Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins not being scheduled a visit this season back to the Bay Arena in the way of the trade.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
On Monday nights, the World Tag Team Champions The War Raiders aren’t getting much in the way of long-term storytelling while the Women’s Tag Team Championship is virtually always forgotten about.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
In the end, the promise and check of WWE grabbed her away from the competition in the way of AEW.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The Out magazine honoree is a nag, just someone in the way of a good time.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
On Monday nights, the World Tag Team Champions The War Raiders aren’t getting much in the way of long-term storytelling while the Women’s Tag Team Championship is virtually always forgotten about.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
In the end, the promise and check of WWE grabbed her away from the competition in the way of AEW.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The Out magazine honoree is a nag, just someone in the way of a good time.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 11 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2025.
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