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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And it’s all done without sacrificing anything in the way of stunning terrain.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
These plants and animals don’t typically tolerate much in the way of human impact but are still found in undisturbed areas of the state.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Nov. 2024
Beyond that, he’s not shared much in the way of details about the project.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2024
Both the center-right and center-left had governed Peru during the 1980s, and neither had much to show in the way of societal gains as far as voters were concerned.
—Stephanie McNulty & Sarah Chartock / Made By History, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
These plants and animals don’t typically tolerate much in the way of human impact but are still found in undisturbed areas of the state.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Nov. 2024
Beyond that, he’s not shared much in the way of details about the project.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2024
Both the center-right and center-left had governed Peru during the 1980s, and neither had much to show in the way of societal gains as far as voters were concerned.
—Stephanie McNulty & Sarah Chartock / Made By History, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
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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 28 Nov. 2024.
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