in the way of

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—used to indicate the type of thing that is being described, thought of, etc.
His parents offered him little in the way of emotional support.
How much money has she received in the way of campaign contributions?

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Redshirt senior Maddux Madsen is heading into his third year as the full-time starter for Boise State football, with little in the way of competition for his starting spot in 2026. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026 Again, no official decree has been handed down from Zurich, but if the stateside TV ratings are anything to go by, a few minutes of commercial intrusiveness per match certainly didn’t seem to cost Fox much in the way of viewership. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026 James made reference to a slew of teams such as Cleveland, Miami, Philadelphia and Golden State, though didn’t appear to give much in the way of hints. — Stephen Whyno, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Best Things to Do Given its location on California’s often chilly Central Coast, Asilomar State Beach doesn’t offer much in the way of sunbathing and swimming. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the way of

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“In the way of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20way%20of. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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