more and more

adverb

: to a progressively increasing extent

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This means that more and more companies transition from the exploration phase and small-scale experimental projects to full-scale application of data science, developing the processes, platforms, and methodologies that can become an integral part of company operation and retain value long-term. Alexandra Harbert, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025 This is understandable, but as more and more books pile up, keeping them organized is important. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025 This is part of the reason why more and more owners and executives are starting to chirp about an MLB salary cap when the league’s collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1, 2026. Alex Sherman, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025 By Ashley Abramson Sleep, more and more research shows, is critical for physical and mental health. Ashley Abramson, Allure, 13 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for more and more 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of more and more was in the 13th century

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“More and more.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20and%20more. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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