in more ways than one
idiom
: for more than one reason
Their story is a tragedy in more ways than one.
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The Falcons now have a stalwart defensive end and one that can help the team's defensive attack in more ways than one.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Not realizing this and neglecting the value of global cooperation could leave everyone under water in more ways than one.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Keira Knightley Knightley is a black dove in more ways than one.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Reese Witherspoon is adding some fashionable flair to skinny jeans — in more ways than one.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Not realizing this and neglecting the value of global cooperation could leave everyone under water in more ways than one.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Keira Knightley Knightley is a black dove in more ways than one.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Reese Witherspoon is adding some fashionable flair to skinny jeans — in more ways than one.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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