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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Nothing more needs to be said to exhibit the chasm about to open up between two young women who share much in the way of gentility, elegance and accomplishments.
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Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Companies have responded in various ways, including more unrestricted support, reducing the number of nonprofit partners, and providing more in-kind support in the way of technology, capacity building, and volunteers.
—Timothy J. McClimon, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Other apps, such as Editors' Choice winners NordPass and Proton Pass, offer more in the way of dark web monitoring, in addition to high-quality premium features like email masking.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
The new styles are geared for those who don’t need or want much in the way of options.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Companies have responded in various ways, including more unrestricted support, reducing the number of nonprofit partners, and providing more in-kind support in the way of technology, capacity building, and volunteers.
—Timothy J. McClimon, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Other apps, such as Editors' Choice winners NordPass and Proton Pass, offer more in the way of dark web monitoring, in addition to high-quality premium features like email masking.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
The new styles are geared for those who don’t need or want much in the way of options.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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