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in a manner of speaking

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  1. In a way; so to speak. For example, He was, in a manner of speaking, asked to leave the group. [Late 1800s]


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Earlier this year, and just one year after that engineering director's prediction, OpenAI took up the challenge, in a manner of speaking.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Except that, in the next month, the Rosetta Stone is returning home — in a manner of speaking.

From New York Times Aug. 11, 2023

The dogs are, too, in a manner of speaking - they live together and have had a litter.

From Washington Times May 9, 2023

If that means the six-year deal worth $5.125 million annually he signed late Saturday night just shortly after wrapping up son Hunter’s first birthday party came on the cheap in a manner of speaking?

From Seattle Times May 22, 2022

But Hector Bowen still tours, in a manner of speaking, even if Prospero the Enchanter does not.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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