in more ways than one

phrase

: for more than one reason
Their story is a tragedy in more ways than one.

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My excuse is that time is of the essence, but that’s true in more ways than one. — Tarajia Morrell, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026 But in more ways than one, Inhale/Exhale has been a new level of accomplishment. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026 Launching a new location halfway across the country was a leap — in more ways than one. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026 Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton’s past is coming back to haunt her this October in more ways than one. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in more ways than one

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“In more ways than one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20more%20ways%20than%20one. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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