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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From there, there’s the regulatory burdens long in the way of rail companies.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Done Explaining Dear Explaining: One option is to offer less in the way of an update.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
Despite the executive order, Trump himself reportedly does little in the way of exercise beyond frequently playing golf.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
There isn't much at all in the way of SEO help, though.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Done Explaining Dear Explaining: One option is to offer less in the way of an update.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
Despite the executive order, Trump himself reportedly does little in the way of exercise beyond frequently playing golf.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
There isn't much at all in the way of SEO help, though.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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