in more ways than one

phrase

: for more than one reason
Their story is a tragedy in more ways than one.

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And his name will be in the school’s record book in more ways than one when his career ends. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 This new job might be an uphill journey in more ways than one. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 Making a statement in more ways than one That’s even if Richard’s process can sometimes be at odds with the norms of a sport that has looked a certain way since long before the Massachusetts native was born. — Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 The ceremony, which nearly 750 million television viewers watched worldwide, made history in more ways than one. — Eliza Prosperini, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in more ways than one

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