How to Use in more ways than one in a Sentence

in more ways than one

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  • Snagging the special chapel as their wedding location felt like fate, in more ways than one.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • The currents of Cape Fear River threaten to drag them under in more ways than one.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • The royal treatment at his matches across the All England Club has come in more ways than one.
    Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Perhaps the Padres’ homework on first-rounder Coleman Borthwick will pay off in more ways than one.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • These enviable flowers and hedges can elevate your garden in more ways than one, adding color, texture, and a sense of elegance.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
  • Because every real hero deserves a happy ending in more ways than one, and the chance to click their heels and cry, There’s no place like Hamm.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026
  • Pidgeon was transformed by playing Bessette, a role that has now earned her an Emmy nomination, in more ways than one.
    Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 9 July 2026
  • Feeding on more than 300 plants, Japanese beetles can quickly destroy your garden in more ways than one.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Whether that’s using it to prepare garden beds, create new garden beds, or even control weeds and pests, upcycling this household staple can help you out in the garden in more ways than one.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
  • Whoever ends up winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup will end up having to climb a mountain in more ways than one.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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