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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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Adverb
At first, Bonet was the more famous of the pair. Jazmine Hughes, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025 In that respect, Rhett Miller has never been more at peace. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
On Zwilling’s site—which also includes Staub and Demeyere, among other high-end brands—cast-iron, cutlery, and more are deeply discounted. Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025 Click here to see more photos of this Upper East Side condo. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
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Weight impacts perceptions and people that are considered overweight based on societal norms and cultural mores experience exclusion, bias and discrimination because of their body size. Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 But even so, times are changing, and certain social mores and rules have fallen by the wayside. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for more
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Adverb
  • Trump had previously imposed 145% tariffs on China, then put them on hold to allow negotiations to play out.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Cover the bulbs with potting mix, then add another 2 inches of soil.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
  • The move further highlights just how power intensive the AI boom has become.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
  • For instance, an investor concerned about further downside might buy the 2% out-of-the-money put and sell one approximately 8% lower, establishing a spread that caps potential profits but dramatically reduces upfront cost.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
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  • During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Insurers will be allowed to raise premiums by as much as $50 a month for 2026, up from a $35 increase allowed this year.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • And besides, Milan would have to do the running.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • But there’s a whole lot else going on here besides, beginning with that aforementioned lobby encounter between Mathias and blonde mystery woman Claude (Nadia Tereszkiewicz, more breathily reminiscent than ever of a younger Marion Cotillard).
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Amazon is preparing to cut as much as 15% of its human resources staff, with additional layoffs likely in other divisions, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.
    Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
  • For example, the Season 33 finale extended to three hours to accommodate additional routines and celebrations.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • The Chiefs opened the third quarter at their own 19-yard line, but Mahomes guided the offense with chunk gains to five different pass-catchers during an eight-play touchdown drive that took less than four minutes.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Projected by some pundits to land higher in the draft, the 6-foot-7 big man’s fall was the Hornets’ gain.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Snell didn’t sign with Los Angeles to add more to his individual list of accolades, either.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
  • In Westchester County, just north of New York City, the airport will not display the video either.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025

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