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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James Factora, Them., 22 May 2025
This lusty trine activates your exotic ninth house and flirtatious fifth house, bringing romantic storylines, creative breakthroughs and a little adventure that spices things up in more ways than one.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 May 2025
Stevenson had the chance to take over in New England, only to falter in more ways than one.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 21 May 2025
And these fans came prepared in more ways than one.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
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“In more ways than one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20more%20ways%20than%20one. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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