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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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adjective

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noun

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Adverb
The moody Moon tugs at vigorous Mars, resulting in a square that puts pressure on your wary 8th house and your typically more light-hearted 5th house. Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026 Powell exited more concerned about the losses than the role. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The Iranian regime has already declared that any such acts won’t bring them to the negotiating table and will only prompt more retaliation. Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026 While there will be many more clouds than on Tuesday, the chance of rain is very low. Bill Kelly, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
Many read a disconnect from friends and family as loneliness, but the roaring highs and lows of Nothing’s About to Happen to Me reckon with freedom from social obligations and mores. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026 A far cry from Salò, or films dominated by prurience, this movie, and these three lovers, are having a torrid affair with art, politics, and society’s mores—their own little revolution amidst a real one. John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for more
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Adverb
  • Perhaps there will be a repeat then of what turned out to be music to the Hornets’ ears against New York.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
  • And then Eriksson Ek ended the game in the dying seconds with a wrist shot from up close off a Brock Faber rebound.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Both officials emphasized the need for unity and continued vigilance, promising to support efforts that prevent further violence in the community.
    CBS News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • With the council’s recent direction, Webb said, city staff and the ad hoc committee will continue further review of the Civic Center Park as a possible site for the police headquarters.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Critics of these no tax increase bonds argue that instead of the debt having an end date when it will be paid off, taxpayers have to chip away at debt for a longer length of time.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
  • With its PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology, the ink dries quickly to avoid smudging, while the two-sided printing capabilities increase efficiency.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • And, besides, he could be seen bear-hugging his players, as well as those of Newcastle, within moments of being led away from Barrott, twice turning back to shout and angrily gesticulate in the referee’s direction.
    Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • And besides, a market that roared higher by 40% in less than seven months after the initial tariff shock last April is not one that should gain much fresh energy from incremental softening of tariff impacts at this point.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • An additional 52 countries abstained from voting.
    Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The higher cost reflects additional safety features, including cable stays, steel beams and dual pylons, as well as a more conventional construction method approved by FDOT.
    Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Jayhawks’ loss has been the Red Storm’s program-altering gain.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • As the days get longer and the sun gains strength, cocktails like the Bramble float back into our minds, as if compelled by the season.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • The money won’t address recent roof leaks, either, which canceled multiple events this year.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
  • There doesn’t seem to be a time limit for the reorder, either.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026

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