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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Roughly 21 percent of married couples and 45 percent of single recipients rely on Social Security for 90 percent or more of their income, according to SSA estimates.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Bake ribs low and slow (250 to 350°F) and wrapped in foil for tender, juicy meat.
Check doneness with by using one or more of these methods: the flex test, bone exposure, and tenderness with a fork.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Trump has vowed to increase US interests in Africa, with a focus on controlling more of the continent’s key mineral deposits.
—semafor.com, 4 July 2025
Keep scrolling to see more of the best Fourth of July deals — starting at just $5.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Bake ribs low and slow (250 to 350°F) and wrapped in foil for tender, juicy meat.
Check doneness with by using one or more of these methods: the flex test, bone exposure, and tenderness with a fork.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Trump has vowed to increase US interests in Africa, with a focus on controlling more of the continent’s key mineral deposits.
—semafor.com, 4 July 2025
Keep scrolling to see more of the best Fourth of July deals — starting at just $5.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 July 2025
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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