more of
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—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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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
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Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The role is considered more of a ceremonial role and the city's mayor has equal power as the city's commissioners.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
That combination can be a barrier for many individuals and helps explain why, for most people, trading has remained more of an additional financial activity than a straightforward replacement for traditional employment.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
What began as a means for Barbosa to get his muscles moving following an injury has since grown into a year-plus pursuit, spurred on by the 25-year-old’s inclination to get to know more of the city after moving to the area more than three years ago.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The role is considered more of a ceremonial role and the city's mayor has equal power as the city's commissioners.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
That combination can be a barrier for many individuals and helps explain why, for most people, trading has remained more of an additional financial activity than a straightforward replacement for traditional employment.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
What began as a means for Barbosa to get his muscles moving following an injury has since grown into a year-plus pursuit, spurred on by the 25-year-old’s inclination to get to know more of the city after moving to the area more than three years ago.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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