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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Start with a little bit at a time and add more of either ingredient as needed.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
The less said about König’s plans, the better; describing much more of Cuckoo’s plot would be to give it all away.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Think of it like learning to drive a semi-autonomous car—you’re still in control, but the system does more of the work.
—Sarah Elk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
By owning more of the process and cutting down on travel, Hansae is able to have improved visibility into the origins of materials.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
The less said about König’s plans, the better; describing much more of Cuckoo’s plot would be to give it all away.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Think of it like learning to drive a semi-autonomous car—you’re still in control, but the system does more of the work.
—Sarah Elk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
By owning more of the process and cutting down on travel, Hansae is able to have improved visibility into the origins of materials.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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