stand in the way

phrase

: to prevent something

—often + of

We won't let anyone or anything stand in the way of our happiness.

Examples of stand in the way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ronit’s dad dies in the first scene, and Esti’s husband, Dovid, is essentially a plot device invented to stand in the way of Ronit and Esti’s lesbian lust. — The Rachel Weisz Gay Index, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2023

There was still no evidence of a lab leak, but so much remained unknown — and China seemed so determined to stand in the way of answers — that more scientists began urging a closer look. — Benjamin Mueller, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2023

The courts will often stand in the way of a property owner that wants to terminate a lease or take other draconian actions. — Joshua Stein, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023

Missing the importance of warmth may stand in the way of being kinder in daily life. — Amit Kumar, Scientific American, 12 Dec. 2022

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