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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The Method Of Minimalism At its essence, FIRE demands a high savings rate—often 50% or more of income—combined with prudent investments, typically in multiple avenues.
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Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Instead, Plumlee held that role for the better portion of the first half of the season before he was traded to the LA Clippers at the deadline in February.
Expect more of a repeat of that kind of thinking from the Hornets’ staff.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
In that way, the app is adding more of a human element to the game.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
Pinnock’s numbers — 82 career blitzes with the 6 1/2 sacks (one with the Jets, six with the Giants) — suggest more of a box safety.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
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Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Instead, Plumlee held that role for the better portion of the first half of the season before he was traded to the LA Clippers at the deadline in February.
Expect more of a repeat of that kind of thinking from the Hornets’ staff.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
In that way, the app is adding more of a human element to the game.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
Pinnock’s numbers — 82 career blitzes with the 6 1/2 sacks (one with the Jets, six with the Giants) — suggest more of a box safety.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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