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 new water sports center will be a hit with the teen contingent, but there isn’t much in the way of local nightlife for those seeking a party scene.
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Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
In fact, there are good reasons to doubt this will be the case—starting with the tone of the NYSE’s announcement, which is chockful of hype and buzzwords but contains very little in the way of details.
—Omid Malekan, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
That data shows little in the way of fraud among Idaho day care providers receiving Idaho Child Care Program funds.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
States have leaned heavily on frameworks and glossaries, offering little in the way of clear, actionable policies, or resources.
—Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
In fact, there are good reasons to doubt this will be the case—starting with the tone of the NYSE’s announcement, which is chockful of hype and buzzwords but contains very little in the way of details.
—Omid Malekan, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
That data shows little in the way of fraud among Idaho day care providers receiving Idaho Child Care Program funds.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
States have leaned heavily on frameworks and glossaries, offering little in the way of clear, actionable policies, or resources.
—Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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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 26 Jan. 2026.
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