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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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noun

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Adverb
That tracks with the broader hair mood of 2026, which has shifted toward polish with a more personalized finish. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026 Republicans clearly are working with the president to make life more affordable. ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
Adjective
These second- and third-tier citizens can’t hold certain public offices, are sometimes banned from serving in the civil service entirely and have more difficulty securing other essential documents. Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026 With the project getting completed earlier this year, there will be more room for people to roam the area, as well as space for more vendors, with over 150 artists expected to be in attendance. Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
The five-parter from Tiger King co-director Eric Goode features reptile dealers with a fondness for creepy crawlies and a loose connection to ethical and legal mores. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026 Classical studies majors will surely be aghast at how the likes of Zeus and Poseidon are sublimated into social mores and choppy waves (just as Zendaya fans might rage at how her disapproving Athena only cameos as Odysseus’ invisible friend). David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for more
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Adverb
  • Police then found his landlord’s body elsewhere in the house with mortal wounds.
    Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
  • And is then ultimately blind to the tragic ethical and moral compromises that are necessary to survive.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Sep. 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
  • Hoarding advertising at its K11 Musea store in Hong Kong has already gone up and on Wednesday, the brand unveiled further details of its physical retail expansion.
    Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Oil prices have climbed above $100 per barrel during the disruptions, driven by fears that further attacks could constrain the amount of oil reaching international markets.
    Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The hike brought the policy rate to its highest level since 1995, and came just three months after its previous increase.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Syria will provide subsidized diesel fuel for heating and agriculture after sharp price increases sparked widespread protests this week.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • And besides, there’s a theory that, with the meow, the cats were evolving to imitate us.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But that does not take away from the performance — besides, there was a neat ball into the box in the first half that led to a fine double save by Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
    Sam Lee, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The conversion process must also introduce very little additional noise.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Another popular payment app, Paytm, said that the measure will generate additional revenue from merchant business.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Wake Forest nearly overcame a holding penalty that set up third and 24 when Lopez completed a pass to Hernandez, who weaved and broke his way through the defense for a 21-yard gain.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Yet after this rapid expansion, any potential slowdown in AI demand growth, or efficiency gains that reduce data center power requirements, could introduce significant instability into power grid operations.
    , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Not that actual youthful naïveté is any easier to navigate, either.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The region’s broader lung cancer burden (which is well above the national average) shouldn’t be attributed to this rare variant either.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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“More.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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