in a manner

Example Sentences

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William Wilson, a local police detective, was appointed as coroner's officer to deal with the situation - and did so in a manner most unlike a traditional bobby.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

He said Ortiz, who was arrested in a vehicle with a rifle, ammunition and a disguise -- a wig -- had behaved in a manner that was "extremely dangerous."

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“This was a joint effort to expedite the reopening of the mall in a manner that would be safe for the mall’s tenants, the tenants’ employees, shoppers, students, and other mall visitors.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

“Opera Wars” is an unusual, if charming, book, written in a manner that is informal and engaging while addressing some matters that are beyond the concerns of a typical ticket buyer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

“I think my captors fear my meager magic, dear. Iron dries out one’s magical wellspring, in a manner of speaking. By forcing me to wear these boots, they have made me quite powerless.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley