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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At many of these colleges, three-quarters or more of the legacy applicants receiving acceptances are white.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
This may allow more of the medication to accumulate in these cells.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The politicians try to blame company greed every time the state loses more of its wealth creators.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
This may allow more of the medication to accumulate in these cells.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The politicians try to blame company greed every time the state loses more of its wealth creators.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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