in the way
Idioms-
See in one's way , def. 3.
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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
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Jarrad Branthwaite: Strong defensive performance, not afraid to get his body in the way of Man Utd shots and a brilliant tackle on Rashford.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
The assignment would change the course of her career, but not in the way that she’d hoped.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
And why do we, as a culture, continually stand in the way of our own edification?
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Although her finances may stand in the way of her goal, the actress revealed it hasn’t stopped her from keeping an eye out on the real estate market in the country, just in case.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
He shoved past two men in the way.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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