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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Barcelona’s comeback was extraordinary in more ways than one. Thom Harris, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 This week’s round of Deal or No Deal is tragic in more ways than one. Laura Bradley, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025 When he's suddenly laid off, his world turns upside down -- in more ways than one. Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 18 Jan. 2025 The Hornets’ superstar was in for a family affair in more ways than one, beginning with his first game action in his native area in years. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for in more ways than one 

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