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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Keeping his left knee stable helps make that possibility more of a reality. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026 This year’s World Cup has brought even more of music’s top flight to the table as well. Jack Cosbie, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026 Some large data centers under construction are slated to use 3 GW or more of peak electricity. Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 The same research found that 65% of finance leaders are dedicating 10% or more of their 2026 budgets to AI and automation, and that 79% report measurable returns from it. David Zwick, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for more of

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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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