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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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Black olives also contain somewhat higher levels of certain antioxidant compounds because they are allowed to ripen longer, while green olives often retain more of the aforementioned oleuropein compound, says Olendzki. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Therefore, one type of ankle injury would be some kind of fracture to one or more of the bones. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

One of Atlanta’s oldest restaurants changed its reservation policy, a beloved bakery announced its closure, a popular Chinese restaurant burned down and more of the week’s happenings in the metro Atlanta restaurant scene. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 11 July 2026

Meanwhile, most workers find themselves on the hook to fund more of their own retirement than their parents did and to pay more for their healthcare and insurance coverage, hindering their efforts to save for retirement. — Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

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