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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Those positional allocations are around the typical head counts for training camp, so don’t expect much to change in the way of group size.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
There simply is not much in the way of a rivalry with the Knicks in recent seasons, at least not like there was decades ago.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 May 2025
The report provides little in the way of specific solutions to address these issues, though the commission is also expected to release recommendations later this year.
—Dani Blum, New York Times, 22 May 2025
While it’s been enough to soothe international markets and restore U.S. stock gains, the Trump administration has little to show in the way of concessions gained from the agreements.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 14 May 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
There simply is not much in the way of a rivalry with the Knicks in recent seasons, at least not like there was decades ago.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 May 2025
The report provides little in the way of specific solutions to address these issues, though the commission is also expected to release recommendations later this year.
—Dani Blum, New York Times, 22 May 2025
While it’s been enough to soothe international markets and restore U.S. stock gains, the Trump administration has little to show in the way of concessions gained from the agreements.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 14 May 2025
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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 4 Jun. 2025.
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