in more ways than one
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: for more than one reason
Their story is a tragedy in more ways than one.
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Annika Kim Constantino,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Whether that’s using it to prepare garden beds, create new garden beds, or even control weeds and pests, upcycling this household staple can help you out in the garden in more ways than one.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Webb’s innovation and purpose are seen as a threat in more ways than one.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance is making history — in more ways than one.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
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