do better

Example Sentences

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“There will be games for us where we do better than we expected. There will be lots of games where we do worse than we expected. That’s the nature of it.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Bass was beatable, and could have been pushed by a serious challenger to do better.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

It seems like common sense that volatile stocks do better over time as long as you can stomach the turbulence—no risk, no reward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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

“I know you can do better, Simone, because I've seen you do it,” she said.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles