solecism for october 14

From “McCain’s paths to the White House,” by John Zogby, on BBC News:

“Florida is more unique, with a mix of deep South culture, Hispanic and African-American minorities, retirees and young transplants seeking opportunity and sunshine.”

“More unique?” isn’t that like saying “more pregnant?”

Author: Paul Lagasse

Paul Lagasse provides expert-to-expert communications services to nonprofit, business, and government clients in the metro Baltimore-DC area. Specialties include science and medical writing, technical report editing, and content marketing.