in the way

1. See in one's way , def. 3.

2. in the way of . In the nature of, as in He was getting nothing in the way of pay , or They had nothing in the way of an alibi . [Mid-1600s]

Example Sentences

But he said that Furner’s experience, in this case, was a strength, adding that bringing in an outsider risked getting in the way of what Walmart was currently doing well.

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"We are the only centre in Warwickshire that support childhood cancer families in the way that we do," said Ms Schoolar.

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I’m not sure what the use case would be, but that’s no reason to stand in the way of innovation.

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To Allaire, these developments are just one sign that we’re getting closer to a revolution in the way we spend and save money.

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“I think his optimism and positivity can sometimes get in the way,” she said.

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