bettered
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England took only 34 runs from the powerplay – a number India bettered by 15 with Shafali Verma looking dangerous in striking five fours before being caught at cover.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Yeboah bettered that in the 67th minute, taking advantage of another defensive breakdown to poke a pass from Tomás Chancalay at the left post by Marcinkowski.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Van der Poel bettered the record of seven world titles originally set by Belgian Eric De Vlaeminck, a cyclo-cross star of the 1960s and 70s.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
In 40 of those years, that’s been bettered.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025
She was supposed to want to meet men, to keep her eyes open; she was supposed to see The General as an option that could be bettered.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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