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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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Tavierre Thomas’ special teams skills keep him in the running, although the Vikings could always replace him with a rookie with more defensive upside.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
Besler, who once aspired to little more than high school basketball tournaments and indoor soccer in Kansas City, became the first Kansas City kid to reach the World Cup.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Yet its cultural mores and culinary ways remain distinct, often revolving around religious rituals and special days on the Hindu calendar (Panchangam) used by Hindus globally to schedule festivals and rituals based on solar and lunar cycles.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
Tell us about the ship in general Built in 2021, Ocean Explorer is one of a slate of new-build polar expedition vessels to feature an X-Bow, a unique ship design that provides a more comfortable passage in heavy seas frequently encountered in the polar regions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Tavierre Thomas’ special teams skills keep him in the running, although the Vikings could always replace him with a rookie with more defensive upside.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Adjective
Jones countered with more than $25 million from his own family fortune, fueling a contest that left both candidates bruised and voters exhausted.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
Besler, who once aspired to little more than high school basketball tournaments and indoor soccer in Kansas City, became the first Kansas City kid to reach the World Cup.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Noun
Burke believed that manners and mores, customs and norms, codes of conduct, and beauty itself made life more humane.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Yet its cultural mores and culinary ways remain distinct, often revolving around religious rituals and special days on the Hindu calendar (Panchangam) used by Hindus globally to schedule festivals and rituals based on solar and lunar cycles.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
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Six shots over par on the back nine, then six under par on the front nine.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Keep a core of year-round basics, then rotate a few season-specific pieces in and out as the weather turns.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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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
Adjective
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Going back and forth with Qatari officials, who had been in Tehran to try to get the agreement completed, US officials sought to prevent further conflict, the sources said.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The federal agency has yet to disclose further details about the tornadoes.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Noun
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In addition to the president’s resignation, unions are demanding wage increases and an end to fuel and dollar shortages.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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And besides, acting like a contender has far more in common with the American sports mindset than seeking style points just for participation.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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By providing early warning, Vision Guard aims to give troops additional time to respond before a drone can conduct surveillance or deliver an attack.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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This article has been updated with additional information.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Electra’s analysis found that the configuration could deliver up to a 17 percent efficiency improvement beyond gains expected by 2050 from advanced structures, engine technologies, and aerodynamic improvements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Your 10th House of Career gains shine as beauty-loving Venus arrives, supporting confident polish and the power of understated presence.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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Nary a complaint from him, either.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Now, should Florida proceed in an attempt to get either — and, a reminder, that Hellebuyck hasn’t formally requested a trade just yet — what could the Panthers offer?—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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