in more ways than one
idiom
: for more than one reason
Their story is a tragedy in more ways than one.
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Over time, though, Watson learned how to pace himself and find his own stride — in more ways than one.
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Rolling Stone caught up with Mario Kart World producer Kosuke Yabuki to discuss the challenges of reinventing the series for a new generation of players, designing its interconnected world, and how balance becomes a key phrase in more ways than one.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025
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There’s no denying the Red Sox are in a tough spot, in more ways than one.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Rolling Stone caught up with Mario Kart World producer Kosuke Yabuki to discuss the challenges of reinventing the series for a new generation of players, designing its interconnected world, and how balance becomes a key phrase in more ways than one.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025
Wackiest Bowling for Soup Album Title The Great Burrito Extortion Case is wacky in more ways than one.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 2 June 2025
There’s no denying the Red Sox are in a tough spot, in more ways than one.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
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“In more ways than one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20more%20ways%20than%20one. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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