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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That company already has your customers' trust and wants more of their wallet. — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 This is an attachment that goes on the end of an inhaler, and helps get more of the medication into your lungs. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026 But as the next heatwave rolls in and the city begins to cook again, the verdict could become clearer if many more of them finally decide to take the plunge. — Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Money, trust, emotional boundaries or an obligation could demand more of your attention today. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for more of

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Moreno Valley
more of
more often than not
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“More of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20of. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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