in the way

Example Sentences

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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters he was “caught up in the moment like everyone else, and I didn’t want to get in the way.”

From Los Angeles Times

There is no cap to limit the cost of heating oil in the way households benefit from regulator Ofgem's price cap on gas and electricity bills.

From BBC

“I just don’t think it’s possible to find $6 billion in cuts in the way that they are saying.”

From MarketWatch

Though the company had hoped to increase its staff by at least 10% in the coming years, Morris said healthcare expenses are standing in the way.

From MarketWatch

Strength in the dollar and in Treasury yields has been standing in the way of gold claiming its place as a haven asset this week.

From MarketWatch