in more ways than one
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: 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.
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Thom Harris, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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When he's suddenly laid off, his world turns upside down -- in more ways than one.
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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
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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
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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 29 Jan. 2025.
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