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in a way

Idioms  

  1. To a certain extent, with reservations; also, in some respects. For example, In a way I like the new styles, or You're right, in a way, but we have to consider the price. [Mid-1800s]

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As Bayern got into settled possession against Real Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final, the back four in their 4-2-3-1 formation changed positions in a way that troubled their opponents.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

This rebalancing process helps index-fund investors automate portfolio construction in a way that helps capture the momentum of stock-market winners.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

When you’re kept on your toes in a way that is fun, and also just “Know your stuff so that we can enjoy ourselves.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"The individual pieces already existed, but making them work together in a way that's reproducible and scalable opens up new possibilities for how vaccines are analyzed and designed."

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

She wept in a way she had not wept before, for love torn away and protection failed and unbearable mistakes.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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