like this

phrase

1
: of this kind
I love weather like this.
2
: in this manner
I hate it when it rains like this.

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But at a time when distrust in the news media continues to rise, deflections like this can damage the credibility of mainstream, nonpartisan American journalism. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026 That’ll not only be used for 185fps gaming in compatible titles, but can also run at up to 165Hz throughout the system UI — a first for high refresh rate panels like this. — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 If the Brewers are going to act like this for a week, the Dodgers could be in big trouble. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 My experience and belief is that the best stories come in at a glance like this, in a single visual image. — Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for like this

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