do better

Example Sentences

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She urged the DUP MP to "do better".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Companies with a domestic focus should do better than multinationals exposed to countries in Europe and Asia that were hit much harder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Big problems that don’t get fixed quickly enough or at all, and Pratt represents the angry voter who wants to know why City Hall can’t do better and where all the money went.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Investors owning mandatory convertible preferred tend to do better versus owning the common stock if the stock declines or appreciates modestly over three years.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“You’ll have to do better than that,” Cory chortled from on high.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon