in more ways than one
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: for more than one reason
Their story is a tragedy in more ways than one.
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Hot in more ways than one, pepper Jack cheese adds a surprising kick to this classic dip.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Back by popular demand, their Valentine Series is getting physical in more ways than one.
—Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026
Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | Afp | Getty Images Novo Nordisk entered 2026 with the momentum of a historic year in more ways than one — but recent weeks have delivered more drama than most companies might expect over a decade.
—Annika Kim Constantino,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
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