get in the way
Example Sentences
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Our team is trying not to get in the way, as we step over the fire hoses while also avoiding debris and broken glass.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
But new research suggests they may struggle with something humans do every day: staying focused on the task at hand when distractions get in the way.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Gas prices could get in the way, though.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
While Gulf governments talk about integration, analysts warned that their own self-interest may get in the way.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
“I told you the flight last night would get in the way of school.”
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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