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as in then
in addition to what has been said
the sci-fi movie was totally unbelievable and, what's more, it was boring
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as in better
to a greater or higher extent
the boxers for this bout are more evenly matched than the last two were
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as in further
resulting in an increase in amount or number
bought more apples in order to make a bigger pie
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
add a little more to the mixture
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Local reports noted that the woman miraculously survived partly because her helmet helped prevent more serious harm.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
This move may create more flexibility for the Wolves to pursue other options.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Weight impacts perceptions and people that are considered overweight based on societal norms and cultural mores experience exclusion, bias and discrimination because of their body size.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
And more outside help, especially.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Local reports noted that the woman miraculously survived partly because her helmet helped prevent more serious harm.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
And finally … by consensus of me and at least one other Vulture staffer (Rebecca Alter, who’s currently in first place in the staff league, so her opinion carries more weight), the best team name actually goes to the team currently on top of the overall standings … Tracy Letts Get Loud.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
This move may create more flexibility for the Wolves to pursue other options.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
The 1960s marked a significant pivot in cultural mores, from the adherence to convention both socially and stylistically at the dawn of the decade to the age of antiestablishment fervor and personal empowerment as the period progressed.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Weight impacts perceptions and people that are considered overweight based on societal norms and cultural mores experience exclusion, bias and discrimination because of their body size.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
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The Conservancy then takes those estimates and extrapolates them across the whole island.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Police officials at a news conference said the officers had collected personal and private information unlawfully and distributed it to organized crime figures, in some cases for bribes, and that mobsters then carried out shootings and other violent crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Institute founded in his name partners with the National Football League, Gatorade, the National Athletic Trainers' Association and others to better understand and manage heat risks to athletes.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
9 Feb. 2023
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In addition, Most of the activities that hybrid employees carry out–such as focused individual tasks, asynchronous communication, and video meetings–are better done at home.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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After the killings in Minnesota, Democrats have threatened to block further funding unless the Administration agrees to impose modest restraints on agents’ conduct, such as forcing them to remove their masks and raising the legal bar for the use of warrants.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the legislature should act on the report’s recommendations with actions to strengthen reporting, enforce existing laws, prevent further abandonment of wells and ensure polluters pay for cleanup.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For 17 consecutive months now, the country has seen a year-on-year increase in monthly births, according to the latest figures released in January.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The company’s financial results were buoyed by strong performances from Taco Bell and KFC, which saw same-store sales increase by 7% and 3% in the fourth quarter, respectively.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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And besides, the problems had begun much earlier.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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There are subtler blanks besides.—
Dan Sheehan,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That unusual role for a spy chief raised additional questions from Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Players can also add the Double Play for an additional $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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About 9% of all recycled products collected are reused, so in any flow chart of pollution, there are many places where nonprofits can make gains.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The barometer has also correctly predicted an annual advance in 41 of 46 years in which January has ended with a gain.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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And Nik's not a bad guy, either.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Voters in primary elections may nominate extremists to run in the general election, leaving independents no choice but to vote for the lesser of two evils or to abstain from voting for either.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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