1
as in almost
very close to but not completely
the lot is 16 acres more or less
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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
most couples in the survey said that they were more or less happy in their marriage
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3
as in approximately
close to but not exactly
the box weighs 60 pounds more or less
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Recent Examples of more or less
And then Congress pushed back, enacting a law, passed in 1974, that has governed ever since, and that Presidents have more or less complied with.
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Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Israel is now home to 120,000 Holocaust survivors, with more or less an equal number living in the Diaspora, according to Dayan.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Then last year their numbers more or less leveled off, even as total homelessness was in decline.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
That means the ingredients on their labels might contain more or less of the ingredients promised or other ingredients not listed, which can potentially cause harms such as liver toxicity.
—Aimee Pugh Bernard, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
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Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Israel is now home to 120,000 Holocaust survivors, with more or less an equal number living in the Diaspora, according to Dayan.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Then last year their numbers more or less leveled off, even as total homelessness was in decline.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
That means the ingredients on their labels might contain more or less of the ingredients promised or other ingredients not listed, which can potentially cause harms such as liver toxicity.
—Aimee Pugh Bernard, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
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However, while Taobao’s feature covers almost the entire product pool, JD.com’s supports group gifting, allowing users to share gifts in groups and reciprocate after receiving a gift.—
Li Jun,
WWD,
9 Feb. 2025
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The noise has gotten pretty loud, though, drowning out almost anything else about this matchup.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2025
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Not to mention, a pretty good basketball player, too.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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And $400 is a pretty damn good discount for a machine like this one.—
John Mihaly,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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The last to cross the block was a black 1989 example, chassis No. 10, with approximately 32,300 miles on it.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2025
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As such, approximately 32 million are expected to travel to the Vatican this year as part of a pilgrimage in honor of jubilee.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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In the postgame locker room, Butler’s personal music was so loud, microphones practically had to be shoved down Kyle Lowry’s tonsils on a night Lowry scored 28.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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To succeed, practically any organization needs accountability, teamwork, smart decision-making and, yes, an occasional stroke of luck.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Even if your skin is quite resilient, the best body washes for sensitive skin can benefit all skin types for their soothing, usually minimalist formulations.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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The ensemble isn’t quite the catchall for the sociopolitical backdrop of contemporary Western Europe, post the migrant and refugee crises of the 2010s.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2025
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Minnesota River responded quickly, however, getting a goal from Zetta Haugen about three minutes later.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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By contrast, in that same category, HIP Health Maintenance Organization's reversal rate of about 38% impacted the next-highest number of grievances, totaling 1,794.—
David Robinson,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Royalton Splash Punta Cana, an Autograph Collection Resort and Casino Punta Cana, Dominican Republic There are several waterslides to choose from at Royalton Splash Punta Cana, including a rollercoaster-style slide and a multilane water slide where riders hit speeds of nearly 45 feet per second.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The nearly thousands of five-star ratings show just how beloved this lounge set is by customers for its effortless style and easy comfortability.—
Martha Sorren,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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The relatively steady labor market now appears to be approaching some obstacles in the road, with a pullback in hiring, a high interest rate environment and a cadre of sweeping policy actions from the White House.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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The world has shifted off its axis since that relatively halcyon time when identity politics, the subject of FastHorse’s farce, could be debated, mocked, ranted over and defended without fear of governmental reprisal.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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