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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But formidable obstacles remain in the way of a durable peace in Gaza, where a ceasefire collapsed in March after nearly two months of relative calm when Israel unleashed a barrage of airstrikes. Alexander Cornwell, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025 In other words, the sauna’s portability doesn’t sacrifice anything in the way of experience. Dean Stattmann, Outside, 19 Oct. 2025 Nobody seems all that thrilled with Oscar Isaac’s performance as the title character, and the visuals are impressive but don’t offer much in the way of surprises. Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025 At these rates, there isn’t much in the way of relief for consumers. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the way of

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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 29 Oct. 2025.

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