in a small way
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: to a small extent or degree
In a small way, the experience helped me understand what it's like to be homeless.
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Drinking a few cups of caffeinated coffee or tea every day may help in a small way to preserve brain power and prevent dementia, researchers reported on Monday.
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Nancy Lapid, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
To be part of telling this extraordinary story, even in a small way, is deeply meaningful.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
To be able to share that in a small way for us is a rewarding thing.
—Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 14 Dec. 2025
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—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
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Nancy Lapid, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
To be part of telling this extraordinary story, even in a small way, is deeply meaningful.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
To be able to share that in a small way for us is a rewarding thing.
—Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 14 Dec. 2025
View gallery - 5 images Drone manufacturer DJI continues its foray into the world of actioncams in a big way – or actually, in a small way – with its tiniest camera yet, the Osmo Nano.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
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“In a small way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20small%20way. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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