in a manner of speaking
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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
The dogs are, too, in a manner of speaking — they live together and have had a litter.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023
Some at least focus on issues before Congress, in a manner of speaking.
From Washington Post • Sep. 12, 2022
The general turned his red face toward her and wet his lips quickly, “Why, in a manner of speaking we have located it.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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