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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Don’t miss my next one: Use the blue follow button at the top of the article near my byline to follow more of my work.
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Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Khomeini, who is more of a reformist and is allied with a faction that is in favor of easing social and political restrictions in Iran, garners respect because of his lineage, according to Reuters.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
Losing that funding would be a major blow to states that have spent the last couple of years developing plans to connect more of their residents to modern broadband.
—ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025
While a third season of Dead City hasn't been announced, Burton hopes fans will get to see more of her character.
—Kirsten Acuna, People.com, 23 June 2025
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Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Khomeini, who is more of a reformist and is allied with a faction that is in favor of easing social and political restrictions in Iran, garners respect because of his lineage, according to Reuters.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
Losing that funding would be a major blow to states that have spent the last couple of years developing plans to connect more of their residents to modern broadband.
—ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025
While a third season of Dead City hasn't been announced, Burton hopes fans will get to see more of her character.
—Kirsten Acuna, People.com, 23 June 2025
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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