in the way

Example Sentences

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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

Appearing last month in Sherman Oaks, she said she would not, as mayor, stand in the way of council members who are looking to create new no-camping zones in their districts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Once back in Chicago, I realized I had two immediate cravings: I wanted to sit outside, and I was hungry in the way people become hungry after spending several days in someone else’s kitchen.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

"It's just struggling to comprehend how on earth this season has panned out in the way it has," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

They were nice to me in the way that most people were, like it was a requirement because of who my mom was, but they were a far cry from friends.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin