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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Its glossy exterior will shine at your holiday table in more ways than one with its ice-like appearance. —

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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 Jackson has made history in more ways than one: In 2022, Jackson also became the first Black woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court after being nominated by President Joe Biden. —

Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024 The healthcare industry is like a fortress in more ways than one. —

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