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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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Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Your heart expanding, your thoughts deepening, your light becoming even more your own.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Their father is said to have been out of the picture for more than a decade.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
A far cry from Salò, or films dominated by prurience, this movie, and these three lovers, are having a torrid affair with art, politics, and society’s mores—their own little revolution amidst a real one.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
It is expected to grow even more in the coming years, as the government has set a ceiling of 300,000 workers.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Your heart expanding, your thoughts deepening, your light becoming even more your own.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Hitters, no doubt instructed by their teams and aware of this new shift, have been taking more pitches.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Their father is said to have been out of the picture for more than a decade.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
That mismatch was illustrated in a 2024 study that found striking differences between teachers and parents’ perceptions of autism traits — things like having trouble interpreting body language or understanding social mores.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
A far cry from Salò, or films dominated by prurience, this movie, and these three lovers, are having a torrid affair with art, politics, and society’s mores—their own little revolution amidst a real one.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
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On the next possession, Anunoby stripped Nickeil Alexander-Walker, then found Josh Hart for a breakaway lay-up.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Investigators said the argument escalated into a physical fight when the female suspect began swinging and striking the victim in the chest and head and then pulling her hair.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 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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Snitker received further praise when he was shown on the jumbotron before the bottom of the fourth inning.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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The delay required the commission to move ahead with its budget to meet deadlines with a further degree of uncertainty.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rain chances increase this afternoon with a focus from midafternoon through a bit beyond sunset expected.—
Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Pentagon's budget request this year also asked for more than $70 billion to procure missiles and related equipment, a nearly threefold increase compared to last year.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The speed limit is 45 mph, 35 mph near the school, and there are no crosswalks besides at major intersections.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Talking about her films didn’t make sense, because everybody knows them and besides, there is little drama in them.—
Álex Ander,
Vanity Fair,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Production dates, additional casting and venue will be announced soon.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, a federal judge ordered Georgia lawmakers to draw an additional majority-Black congressional district, two new majority-Black state Senate districts and five new majority-Black state House districts.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their action engendered a response from Democrats and a decision by California voters that canceled out the potential gains of Republicans in Texas by conducting a partisan gerrymander of their own.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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The rights group warns that the move violates freedom of association and represents a direct assault on Tunisia’s democratic gains, vowing to challenge the decision in court.—
Ghaya ben Mbarek,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Rams boss Les Snead and Chiefs leadership tandem Andy Reid and Brett Veach don’t seem hindered by obstacles either, despite later draft slots and paying future Hall of Fame quarterbacks.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Travel insurance won’t usually be much help, either.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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