in the way

Example Sentences

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At least we can take comfort in the way the film went right over his head.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 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

Unlike Cricket, Olympia is earnest and sincere about her art in the way that only a young person untainted by cynicism can be.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Nine wins later, only teenager Mirra Andreeva stood in the way of Chwalinska becoming just the second qualifier to win a Grand Slam singles title in the Open era.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

It was 1918; the dreadful war was finally over: even in the way people walked you could sense a new hope in the air.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom