in more ways than one
idiom
: for more than one reason
Their story is a tragedy in more ways than one.
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Sunday's loss was crushing for Chiefs fans in more ways than one.
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Third-year wide receiver Rashee Rice had a rough night against the Texans, and in more ways than one.
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The slick roadways affected some travel in more ways than one.
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The title refers to its underserved protagonists in more ways than one.
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Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Third-year wide receiver Rashee Rice had a rough night against the Texans, and in more ways than one.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
The slick roadways affected some travel in more ways than one.
—Sara MacHi, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
The title refers to its underserved protagonists in more ways than one.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Dec. 2025
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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 19 Dec. 2025.
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