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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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Also, the advent of five substitutes means that these players are more likely to get on the pitch; football is more of a squad game than ever before.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Loons are on the mend in Maine, filling more of the state’s lakes and ponds with their haunting calls, although conservationists say the birds aren’t out of the woods yet.
—Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2025
Give us a follow for more of our NFL content.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
Crustless white bread slices are cut into squares, covered with a cheesy mixture made of sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, and heavy cream, then topped with another square before adding more of the cheese mixture on top.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Loons are on the mend in Maine, filling more of the state’s lakes and ponds with their haunting calls, although conservationists say the birds aren’t out of the woods yet.
—Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2025
Give us a follow for more of our NFL content.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
Crustless white bread slices are cut into squares, covered with a cheesy mixture made of sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, and heavy cream, then topped with another square before adding more of the cheese mixture on top.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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