Than most
"The fortunes of the Amur tiger have been more encouraging than most. Its population had dropped to only 20 to 30 animals in the 1930s and the species was on the brink of extinction. Today, there may be more than 500 Amurs in the wilds of Siberia thanks to the work of conservationists such as Fomenko, backed by governments that value good conservation." (The Guardian.)
What is the exact meaning of "than most" in the context above? Does "most" refer to other species of tiger, i.e., different from the Amur one?
Top answer
e. than the fortunes of most tigers elsewhere in the world.
- e.
- than the fortunes of most tigers elsewhere in the world.
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... than most fortunes, i.e. than the fortunes of most tigers elsewhere in the world.
0That seems to be the intended meaning, but it is not immediately apparent.
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