do better

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If anyone needs the axiom “Tell me who you’re with, and I’ll tell you who you are” whispered to them every morning as a reminder to do better, it’s Spencer Pratt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Starmer has vowed to fight any contest and came out fighting on Monday, pledging to do better and prove his doubters "wrong".

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Finch developed an obsession with knowing what his opponents were going to do better than they did themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

She said the party had to "do better" and should put "the common interest ahead of factionalism".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“But I know him better than you do, better than you will ever know him. Do you know why he’s down there practicing his shooting tonight?”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy