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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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
As buyers seek alternatives amid elevated rates and unprecedented home values, adjustable-rate mortgages are in more demand and now account for 10% or more of mortgage applications, the highest since 2021, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
To complete your tablescape design before the holiday arrives, shop more of our favorite Thanksgiving table decor pieces below.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Give us a follow for more of our NFL content.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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