more and more

adverb

: to a progressively increasing extent

Examples of more and more in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As more and more Americans flock to the virtual world of Roblox, brands are trying all kinds of tricks to bring real-world retail experiences to the gaming platform. Chris Morris, Fortune, 7 June 2024 The crisis spiraled, even as France killed more and more fighters. Ruth MacLean, New York Times, 7 June 2024 While Laura was working toward forgiving her husband, more and more stories about Lentz allegedly abusing his power as lead pastor surfaced. Doc Louallen, ABC News, 7 June 2024 Already, more and more people around the world seem to be embracing conspiracy theories and preposterous speculation as part of daily life—just witness the theories that exploded online in reaction to Kate Middleton’s time off from her royal duties following surgery. Michiko Kakutani, TIME, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for more and more 

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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of more and more was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“More and more.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20and%20more. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.

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