get in the way
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“We are letting our safety culture get in the way of these rapid changes in, particularly, offensive weapons,” he said at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Don’t let things like rules and decorum get in the way of what’s in it for him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Our team is trying not to get in the way, as we step over the fire hoses while also avoiding debris and broken glass.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
But new research suggests they may struggle with something humans do every day: staying focused on the task at hand when distractions get in the way.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026
When we finally started to talk about making a trip to visit the ruins of the camp, something would inevitably get in the way of our plans.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
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