that way
idiom
1
: in the manner described or suggested
What makes her act that way?
2
: in or into the condition described or suggested
He is a very successful man and it is easy to see how he got that way.
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That's always nice to try to grow the game that way.
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The first leg turned 1-0 in their favour and resolutely stayed that way.
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James Factora, Them., 2 May 2025
That's always nice to try to grow the game that way.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
The first leg turned 1-0 in their favour and resolutely stayed that way.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Most people want to work in an environment that feels positive, collaborative and encouraging, but environments only feel that way when leaders intentionally set and maintain that tone.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for that way
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“That way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/that%20way. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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