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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Analysts say the Houthis appear to be mobilizing for an offensive that would aim to take more of the Red Sea coastline. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 The mix of of-the-moment and classic music acts makes this even more of a must-stop. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 When costs rise, employers can absorb them, leaving less money for wages, hiring and investment, or shift more of the burden to employees. — Eugene Litvak, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 Webb later revisited the region in infrared, seeing through more of the dust and revealing stars hidden inside and behind the pillars. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for more of

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