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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But Sunday was more of the same for the Raiders.
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Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
At that time about 80% or more of the trial lawyers’ political contributions went into the coffers of the Democratic Party.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale ends on December 2, so check out more of the best deals under $30 while they’re still marked down and in stock.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
For more of my favorite festive finds, keep reading.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
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Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
At that time about 80% or more of the trial lawyers’ political contributions went into the coffers of the Democratic Party.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale ends on December 2, so check out more of the best deals under $30 while they’re still marked down and in stock.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
For more of my favorite festive finds, keep reading.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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