do better

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

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

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

Martial arts films portray competition as a means of pushing your opponent to do better, to go further.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

“No, leave it all. We can do better than that.”

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty