more of
idiom
—used to say that one way of describing a person or thing is better or more accurate than another
It's more of a guess than an estimate.
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Since then, the mop-top chart-toppers have been mentioned on numerous occasions, and have even had more of their hits played on the show.
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Cameron K McEwan, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
The more developed and populous region from Playas de Tijuana to Ensenada is generally viewed as safer, while the more remote coastline south of Ensenada is considered more of a risk.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024
Yet another layer of flavor comes from one or more of the salsas brought to the table in a row of small bowls, an earth-tone spectrum of color and spice levels.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024
Or will more of them find roommates and begin to share new housing now going up under California’s recent pro-density, pro-development laws?
—Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 11 May 2024
But Android has the key to one important door that could bring more of these features together: Gemini.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 11 May 2024
Keep scrolling for more of the best Mother’s Day deals happening at Amazon this weekend.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Follow more of our reporting on Uniquely KC Local
The Chiefs offend some Native Americans.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2024
Chuba Hubbard is entering the final year of his contract and is more of a possession back.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024
Cameron K McEwan, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
The more developed and populous region from Playas de Tijuana to Ensenada is generally viewed as safer, while the more remote coastline south of Ensenada is considered more of a risk.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024
Yet another layer of flavor comes from one or more of the salsas brought to the table in a row of small bowls, an earth-tone spectrum of color and spice levels.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024
Or will more of them find roommates and begin to share new housing now going up under California’s recent pro-density, pro-development laws?
—Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 11 May 2024
But Android has the key to one important door that could bring more of these features together: Gemini.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 11 May 2024
Keep scrolling for more of the best Mother’s Day deals happening at Amazon this weekend.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Follow more of our reporting on Uniquely KC Local
The Chiefs offend some Native Americans.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2024
Chuba Hubbard is entering the final year of his contract and is more of a possession back.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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