do better

Example Sentences

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Targeted neighborhood revitalization efforts that create mixed-income communities help children do better in school and in the labor market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

"We need to do better, we have to improve and find different margins to get the outcome that we want," he said.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

I feel horrible that I can’t do better than that.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson