that way
idiom
1
: in the manner described or suggested
What makes her act that way?
2
: in or into the condition described or suggested
He is a very successful man and it is easy to see how he got that way.
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The music acts were hardly exclusive or big enough to pull in people that way, like Beyoncé did for the NFL game on Christmas Day on Netflix, for instance.
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Luke Smith, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Other than that, only invest in vintage/prestige champagne and be prepared to drink the bottle — that way there is never a real downside.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
One wonders if Spielberg still feels that way six years later.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
At least that way, she’d likely be excused from the dinner, or at least the donors’ brunch.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
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Luke Smith, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Other than that, only invest in vintage/prestige champagne and be prepared to drink the bottle — that way there is never a real downside.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
One wonders if Spielberg still feels that way six years later.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
At least that way, she’d likely be excused from the dinner, or at least the donors’ brunch.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
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“That way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/that%20way. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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