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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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This defense needs to find a way to make quarterbacks uncomfortable without becoming blitz crazy, and that means Chop Robinson, Josh Uche and Malik Herring must step up and win more of their 1-on-1 assignments. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026 Getting anywhere near the stratosphere of 50 asks far, far more of the roster. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 No one who saw those box scores would demand more of the same, or worse. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Kate and Hal are mostly enjoying an interlude that Hal thinks is purely romantic, with a bit of work stuff sprinkled on top, and which Kate has designed as more of a half-and-half experience. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for more of

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