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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Susan Cowsill stands out in more ways than one on the 2025 Happy Together Tour.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Webb’s innovation and purpose are seen as a threat in more ways than one.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 July 2025
His love for Great Clips has paid off in more ways than one.
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Michigan co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Steve Casula has no doubt Loveland’s skill set will translate to the NFL — in more ways than one.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Webb’s innovation and purpose are seen as a threat in more ways than one.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 July 2025
His love for Great Clips has paid off in more ways than one.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 9 July 2025
Michigan co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Steve Casula has no doubt Loveland’s skill set will translate to the NFL — in more ways than one.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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