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 drive route did not allow for much in the way of testing the car's driver assist or safety systems.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Those weaknesses would be easier to overlook if the movie had more to offer in the way of exciting visuals.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Rotorcraft like helicopters have the advantage of vertical takeoffs and landings in rough country but haven't much in the way of speed.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
Le Pen has booted the blame for the crisis to Macron and offered little in the way of solutions, pointedly not calling for his resignation Wednesday night.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Those weaknesses would be easier to overlook if the movie had more to offer in the way of exciting visuals.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Rotorcraft like helicopters have the advantage of vertical takeoffs and landings in rough country but haven't much in the way of speed.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
Le Pen has booted the blame for the crisis to Macron and offered little in the way of solutions, pointedly not calling for his resignation Wednesday night.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 5 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 2024.
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