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as in then
in addition to what has been said
the sci-fi movie was totally unbelievable and, what's more, it was boring
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as in better
to a greater or higher extent
the boxers for this bout are more evenly matched than the last two were
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as in further
resulting in an increase in amount or number
bought more apples in order to make a bigger pie
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
add a little more to the mixture
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Iran’s national team has no such luck—and faces far more difficult circumstances than any other participating country.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Sixteen seconds later, Ovechkin went back for more — with much more force.
—Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2026
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
A far cry from Salò, or films dominated by prurience, this movie, and these three lovers, are having a torrid affair with art, politics, and society’s mores—their own little revolution amidst a real one.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
That leaves a sicker, older, more expensive pool of enrollees, which pushes up premiums for everyone.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Iran’s national team has no such luck—and faces far more difficult circumstances than any other participating country.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Colleyville Heritage controlled the second half with 6 more shots and 2 on goal.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Sixteen seconds later, Ovechkin went back for more — with much more force.
—Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Many read a disconnect from friends and family as loneliness, but the roaring highs and lows of Nothing’s About to Happen to Me reckon with freedom from social obligations and mores.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
A far cry from Salò, or films dominated by prurience, this movie, and these three lovers, are having a torrid affair with art, politics, and society’s mores—their own little revolution amidst a real one.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
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An abysmal start to the 2025 season last fall led to Penn State firing then head coach James Franklin and promoting Smith on an interim basis.—
Rich Walsh,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The crew members then began preparing for the burn that will send them around the moon.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Institute founded in his name partners with the National Football League, Gatorade, the National Athletic Trainers' Association and others to better understand and manage heat risks to athletes.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
9 Feb. 2023
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In addition, Most of the activities that hybrid employees carry out–such as focused individual tasks, asynchronous communication, and video meetings–are better done at home.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Signaling further escalation, critical infrastructure in the region has come under fire.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wacha dodged further trouble by striking out Braves first baseman Matt Olson.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Critics of these no tax increase bonds argue that instead of the debt having an end date when it will be paid off, taxpayers have to chip away at debt for a longer length of time.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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With its PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology, the ink dries quickly to avoid smudging, while the two-sided printing capabilities increase efficiency.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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And, besides, he could be seen bear-hugging his players, as well as those of Newcastle, within moments of being led away from Barrott, twice turning back to shout and angrily gesticulate in the referee’s direction.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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And besides, a market that roared higher by 40% in less than seven months after the initial tariff shock last April is not one that should gain much fresh energy from incremental softening of tariff impacts at this point.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The festival is funded in part by the city of Charlotte, with additional support from the Hispanic Federation.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sachs said additional data about Idahoans would likely have to be collected to fulfill the requirements.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dark green in particular, such as bottle green, gains depth when combined with a shade like petrol or teal.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
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However, peeling back the curtain, that support drops substantially when looking solely at younger Republicans and conservative-leaning independents — two groups that Trump made gains with in 2024.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The layout is not fixed either and can change as children grow, priorities shift, and new preferences arise.—
Stefan Ionescu
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Airports are not red-carpet affairs either, of course.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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