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
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
The Yankees did stumble, in a manner of speaking, when shortstop Gio Urshela hurtled toward the visitors’ dugout in pursuit of a pop-up, then fell down the stairs at full speed.
From Washington Post • Oct. 3, 2021
We all look at him, then look away quick because he is, in a manner of speaking, eating.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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