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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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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Those who felt happy with the election results had preserved or increased their well-being while those who were unhappy with the results more often reported a decrease.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Alexis Ohanian has one more thing to be grateful for after preventing potential cancer.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
JSTOR Daily, 20 June 2024
Right-wing Presidents and legislatures are elected, even as one barrier after another has fallen on the traditionalist front of manners and mores.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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The findings offer researchers a much more precise window of time in which the mixing occurred, as well as more insights into the demographics of early modern humans and the earliest Out-of-Africa migrations, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Those who felt happy with the election results had preserved or increased their well-being while those who were unhappy with the results more often reported a decrease.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Looking at it early and from an organization-wide lens can help your company not only beat inflation but become more energy-resilient and pollution-free.
—Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Alexis Ohanian has one more thing to be grateful for after preventing potential cancer.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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The influence of the Jolly Bachelors has been largely forgotten, likely due to the marginalization of artists who defied social mores.
—JSTOR Daily, 20 June 2024
Right-wing Presidents and legislatures are elected, even as one barrier after another has fallen on the traditionalist front of manners and mores.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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The series will then air in blocks, marathon-style, each weekend, where it will be paired with Friends.Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 17 Dec. 2024
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Key Facts The Academy will reveal shortlists of 10 to 15 potential nominees in about half of its categories Tuesday, which will then be narrowed down to a list of five nominees in January.Conor Murray, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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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
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It was initially thought that O'Connell suffered a ligament injury to his knee, but further testing revealed that the Vegas organization got a lucky break.Valentina Martinez, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The works council and union have repeatedly warned of further escalation of strikes should Volkswagen's management not budge in negotiations.Sophie Kiderlin,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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The average premium increase is estimated around 7%, according to a report from insurance research site ValuePenguin.com.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The increase in the stipend comes as the PGA Tour has increased the prize money pool in its competitions as LIV Golf began poaching some of the legacy tour’s biggest talents.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Russians are juggling the materiel and manpower demands of the long-running war, punitive Western sanctions, low oil prices, high interest rates, inflation, a labor shortage, endemic corruption, and much more besides.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Murderbot wouldn’t care, and besides, there are more books to write.Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
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Congo's health minister, Roger Kamba, reported an additional 44 deaths occurring in the community.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fire departments bring on additional staff while the warnings are in play.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Crime has also been an issue for Democrats in cities like New York, where Republicans made significant gains with all types of voters this year.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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That would equate to a forecast sales gain in new cars and trucks of 2.5% or less.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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The play call likely should not have been so do or die, either.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Don't breathe down their necks while waiting on said lull, either; rather, observe from a distance until the coast is clear.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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