more of
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—used to say that one way of describing a person or thing is better or more accurate than another
It's more of a guess than an estimate.
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With Tatum out, Brown controlled more of the Celtics’ offense.
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Jay King, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
And she is viewed by Democratic insiders as having more of a connection with voters than Schatz.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
When your work and living spaces exist within the same four walls, logging off becomes more of a psychological exercise than a physical one.
—Dee Coakley, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
While the moon and Venus will be easily visible to the unaided eye, Saturn may prove to be more of a challenge, owing to its relatively low brightness (magnitude 1.20) and its low position on the horizon, which will cause it to be lost to the sun's glare as dawn approaches.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Jay King, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
And she is viewed by Democratic insiders as having more of a connection with voters than Schatz.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
When your work and living spaces exist within the same four walls, logging off becomes more of a psychological exercise than a physical one.
—Dee Coakley, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
While the moon and Venus will be easily visible to the unaided eye, Saturn may prove to be more of a challenge, owing to its relatively low brightness (magnitude 1.20) and its low position on the horizon, which will cause it to be lost to the sun's glare as dawn approaches.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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