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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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adjective

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Adverb
Normally, picking cameras back up means something more substantial than hearing about Brooks leaving his mom’s company or Ariana getting used to New York. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 July 2025 Here, 14 members share the benefits of joining one of these organizations and reasons why doing so makes networking, continuing education and gaining essential industry insights more straightforward and enjoyable endeavors. 1. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Adjective
Former judges: 'Lawyers can save a kid’s life' Scenes of more court confusion were detailed in a friend-of-the-court brief in the lawsuit challenging the funding halt. Nicol León, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025 Researchers affiliated with Harvard Business School recently conducted a decade-long longitudinal study on retirement behavior—tracking 14 individuals closely over ten years and surveying 106 more—revealing comparative insights into different retirement transition approaches. Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Noun
The big picture: The 1920s brought a redefinition in women's roles and ideals, from social mores to fashion. Erin Alberty, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025 My characters are often like anthropologists, studying the culture, the mores, the rituals of a place. Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for more
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Adverb
  • Begin with the ever-soothing Miss Dior Moisturizing Body Milk, then towel off and spritz yourself with the body mist.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 July 2025
  • That declaration then provoked a lighthearted feud between the French President and Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 July 2025
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
  • But the truth is that assuming shuts off further discussion.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • Financially, Scott will continue to control marital funds, covering household expenses and temporarily providing Kelley $10,000 per month for living costs contingent on court order or further agreement.
    Danielle Bacher, People.com, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • Certain travel agencies have seen a decline in travel as the cost of living increases.
    Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
  • But the House saw a 28% increase in business, with much of that driven by young people, Chief Commercial Officer James Ferguson said.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Adverb
  • And besides, Thomas has no business on a women’s swim team.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
  • By now she’s made her choice and nearly loaded the moving truck besides.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 14 June 2025
Adjective
  • Goldbeck referred additional questions to Bear Development, which didn't immediately respond to requests for more information.
    Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
  • Environmental conditions are generally favorable for some additional development over the next day or so while the system moves west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • The collection jumps up the list following streaming gains for its songs generated by Independence Day celebrations.
    Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 15 July 2025
  • Key Facts Shares of Nvidia increased by more than 4% to just over $171 as of around 11:10 a.m. EDT, paring back earlier gains after reaching an all-time high of $172.40 and opening to a record $171.19.
    Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Adverb
  • But on Wednesday, like Flagg, Edgecombe might not play either.
    Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Healthcare professionals may not be doing enough to encourage patients to get the RSV vaccine either, said Justin Ortiz, MD, a physician scientist at the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
    Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025

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