in the manner of
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But Ike was never the sort of man-on-horseback-style commander that Churchill idolized in the manner of the First Duke of Marlborough, Napoleon Bonaparte or the Duke of Wellington.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Whereas Coltrane brought grace and a gentle texture, Rollins arguably delivered a firmer sense of music's ebbs and flows, crafting jazz in the manner of a classical composer.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Because, for veterans of modern warfare, the question isn’t how to come to grips with something that befell us in the manner of a natural disaster.
From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026
On the hour, with time of the essence and an equaliser required, Spurs supporters erupted as the ball was played around aimlessly at the back in the manner of a team defending a healthy lead.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
Her countenance—despite the rumors—was still youthful and pleasing, and she endeavoured to carry on ruling in the manner of the dead king.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
