betterment

Example Sentences

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“We accept it if it’s for betterment,” she said.

From New York Times

Mr. Dong was a journalist doing what journalists do — collecting information, gaining understanding and expressing views for the betterment of all.

From Washington Post

Belafonte watched the American government drag Robeson through hell and decided to help drag white America to moral betterment in any arena that would have him, somewhat out of respect for his elder.

From New York Times

We signed our lives over to the U.S. government for the protection and betterment of the American way of life, and we were all told that we would be looked after when our service ended.

From Washington Post

Though his work as a naturalist is laudable, think of all the people who, because of their skin color, were prevented from pursuing fields that could have led to the betterment of humans.

From Washington Post