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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The legislative branch is ceding more of its power to the executive branch, and the judiciary may not be equipped or inclined to stop it.
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Andrew Tisch, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
There is a chance the Bills may need to replace two or more of these starting positions in the coming years.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Some Republicans are promoting legislation that would give Congress more of a say in tariff decisions.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
As a result, companies are broadly shifting more of the risk burden onto homeowners.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Tisch, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
There is a chance the Bills may need to replace two or more of these starting positions in the coming years.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Some Republicans are promoting legislation that would give Congress more of a say in tariff decisions.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
As a result, companies are broadly shifting more of the risk burden onto homeowners.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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