moreover
adverb
more·over
mȯr-ˈō-vər 
ˈmȯr-ˌō-
ˈmȯr-ˌō-
: in addition to what has been said : besides
Moreover, this brew appears to kill insects faster than either of its ingredients does alone.—
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The cameras will deter potential criminals. Moreover, they will help police a great deal when a crime actually is committed.
swimming alone is against the rules and, moreover, it's dangerous
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What progress Israel has made, moreover, offers a troubling precedent for the lowering of moral standards in the pursuit of victory.
—John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
That is an obligation Cher does not dispute and, moreover, an obligation owed to non-party Iconic, not [Mary].
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Guilfoyle moreover was on stage with Trump Jr. at the convention center.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Breakdown: The Story of B-Girl Raygun The almost comical performance of Australia’s representative for the new Olympic sport of breakdancing has turned into one of the most meme-able moments out of 2024’s games, but moreover, potentially one of the funniest scandals in sports history.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2024
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John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
That is an obligation Cher does not dispute and, moreover, an obligation owed to non-party Iconic, not [Mary].
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Guilfoyle moreover was on stage with Trump Jr. at the convention center.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Breakdown: The Story of B-Girl Raygun The almost comical performance of Australia’s representative for the new Olympic sport of breakdancing has turned into one of the most meme-able moments out of 2024’s games, but moreover, potentially one of the funniest scandals in sports history.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2024
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moreover
adverb
more·over
mōr-ˈō-vər
mȯr-
mȯr-
: in addition to what has been said : besides
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