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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Choice Zone schools receive additional funding from JCPS in the way of teacher salary stipends and supplemental funds that can be spent on initiatives that improve the culture and climate for staff and enhance student experiences.
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Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
And though Buckingham Palace hasn’t really given much in the way of details about the King’s health or his treatment, his age and the illness have made people start to plan for the future.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
While there isn’t much in the way of customization, there’s a whole Cigar collection for those interested in creating a full-room look around the style.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Each of them offers money and position but nothing much in the way of pleasure, excitement, intellectual stimulation, or the prospect of anything other than a life of loveless, socially irreproachable tedium possibly brightened by the occasional extramarital affair.
—Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
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Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
And though Buckingham Palace hasn’t really given much in the way of details about the King’s health or his treatment, his age and the illness have made people start to plan for the future.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
While there isn’t much in the way of customization, there’s a whole Cigar collection for those interested in creating a full-room look around the style.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Each of them offers money and position but nothing much in the way of pleasure, excitement, intellectual stimulation, or the prospect of anything other than a life of loveless, socially irreproachable tedium possibly brightened by the occasional extramarital affair.
—Literary Hub, 2 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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