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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In the wake of the Dobbs decision, researchers observe that communities already afflicted with poverty and inadequate medical care will also suffer disproportionate harm in the way of pregnancy complications and maternal death.
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Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
But Trump Media has little in the way of revenue or growth to attract institutional investors, while it's become expensive to short because of the cost to borrow shares, Ritter said.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
Many of us haven’t even heard of POI (also known as premature ovarian failure) and there isn't much in the way of guidance or community.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 21 Oct. 2024
And no disrespect to their skillsets, but neither is going to offer much in the way of rim protection.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
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Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
But Trump Media has little in the way of revenue or growth to attract institutional investors, while it's become expensive to short because of the cost to borrow shares, Ritter said.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
Many of us haven’t even heard of POI (also known as premature ovarian failure) and there isn't much in the way of guidance or community.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 21 Oct. 2024
And no disrespect to their skillsets, but neither is going to offer much in the way of rim protection.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 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 5 Nov. 2024.
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