that way

phrase

1
: in the manner described or suggested
What makes her act that way?
2
: in or into the condition described or suggested
He is a very successful man and it is easy to see how he got that way.

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Thirty-four percent of respondents did not feel that way, and the rest were neutral. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 In 2024, the city cited Perera for removing the public sidewalk to replace the sewer line and leaving it that way. — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026 But if conservatives and independents who claim to believe in the constitution and fiscal responsibility actually vote that way, that will finally change. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The recent rebound in TJX shares shows the market is feeling that way. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for that way

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“That way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/that%20way. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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