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 banning cooperative agreements could lead ICE to send more of its own officers to the state, some Republican sheriffs and lawmakers said.
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David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
So, the guides team decided to share more of best places for deals on food and drinks with readers this year, starting with the northern part of the county, because who doesn’t like to save money?
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The jeans were more of a slow burn.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Read more of our stories about Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, or sign up for our Philadelphia newsletter on Substack.
—Leana Cabral, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
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David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
So, the guides team decided to share more of best places for deals on food and drinks with readers this year, starting with the northern part of the county, because who doesn’t like to save money?
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The jeans were more of a slow burn.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Read more of our stories about Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, or sign up for our Philadelphia newsletter on Substack.
—Leana Cabral, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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