in a small way

idiom

: to a small extent or degree

In a small way, the experience helped me understand what it's like to be homeless.

Examples of in a small way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The city houses incredible filmmakers, cinemas, and programmers; our goal is that this grant round will help, even in a small way, to support the continuation of production in Los Angeles. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025

There is not a single account of a Gazan who stepped forward to help a hostage in a small way, let alone risk their lives to alert others to their location. —Todd L. Pittinsky, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025

In March 1939, the city tried in a small way to restore a little grace to the limestone canyon. —Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024

Substance use experts say incentive programs that reward participants, even in a small way, can have a powerful effect particularly with meth users. —Angela Hart | Kff Health News, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024

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