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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Picture it: The grizzled gunslinger, the driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, the spiritual successor to Dale Earnhardt in more ways than one — finding a way to win the big race that has eluded him through 20 starts. —

Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2025 The Iraq war looms large as an example in more ways than one. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025 Today, every tiger reserve is accessible—in more ways than one. —

Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025 Designer Petar Petrov shares why his blazer sold out within hours of the Princess of Wales wearing it 4 Comments Kate Middleton's style choices are a reflection of her priorities, in more ways than one. —

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