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in the way

Idioms  
  1. See in one's way , def. 3.

  2. in the way of . In the nature of, as in He was getting nothing in the way of pay , or They had nothing in the way of an alibi . [Mid-1600s]


Example Sentences

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"What is so objectionable to the Conservative Party about Muslims celebrating their religion in the way that we do?" he added.

From BBC

However, there is a significant obstacle in the way of United's interest in Anderson - Manchester City.

From BBC

Which is satisfying in the way that being early to a thesis usually isn’t.

From MarketWatch

He'd leap into action, but perhaps not in the way one might expect.

From BBC

It was 1918; the dreadful war was finally over: even in the way people walked you could sense a new hope in the air.

From Literature