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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The need for characters like this to maintain and strengthen bonds between what happens on the pitch, in the stands, online and everywhere in between cannot be overstated. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 But analysts have been watching for a deal like this—that treats AI compute into an infrastructure asset, like a toll road or power plant—that produces cash flows and therefore can support debt. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 Disagreements like this were just the sparking of our passionate connection. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 The problem appears especially glaring in thinner fields that could desperately use a boost in the competition — like this year’s limited series crop. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for like this

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