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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The Oilers should have more confidence in their last line of defense, a good thing since there’s little in the way of a safety net while Pickard remains sidelined.
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
That Justice Souter, in truth, does not is revealed by the many articles published since his passing, which tend to discuss his erudition, decency, and wit, and even his lunch, exercise, sartorial habits, and other charming New Englander quirks—but not so much in the way of influential writings.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 15 May 2025
Plus, there wasn’t much to discern in the way of reps Friday.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
This was the voice of Suzanne Vega, a singer with little in the way of vocal dynamics or overt flourish, just a diction of great clarity and control.
—Emma Madden, Vulture, 9 May 2025
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
That Justice Souter, in truth, does not is revealed by the many articles published since his passing, which tend to discuss his erudition, decency, and wit, and even his lunch, exercise, sartorial habits, and other charming New Englander quirks—but not so much in the way of influential writings.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 15 May 2025
Plus, there wasn’t much to discern in the way of reps Friday.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
This was the voice of Suzanne Vega, a singer with little in the way of vocal dynamics or overt flourish, just a diction of great clarity and control.
—Emma Madden, Vulture, 9 May 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 22 May. 2025.
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