in spades

phrase

: to an unusually great degree : in the extreme

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While the 100-sheet maximum capacity leaves a bit to be desired, the low $159 sale price right now makes up for it in spades. Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026 With firm and fast conditions, the power that players like Young have in spades shouldn’t provide as significant an advantage this week. Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026 As more international productions opt to shoot on location in Colombia, the country has grown its talent infrastructure in spades. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 July 2026 Right now, shoppers are stocking up on gorgeous dresses in spades for less than $50. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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“In spades.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20spades. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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