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in the way

ADJECTIVE
obstructing
Synonyms


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 a myriad of hurdles stand in the way of widespread deployment.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

I want everyone to go out there and express themselves, have a wicked time... but ultimately I don't want anyone to get in the way of England!

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

I am not born in the way humans are, but there is a beginning.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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