for the better
Example Sentences
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“The situation in Iran is certainly the primary driver of longer-duration yields, as it has been for the better part of two months,” said Chip Hughey, managing director, fixed income, at Truist Advisory Services.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
With renewed confidence paired with tactical principles that have simplified his players' decision-making process, Spurs' squad and fans will be quietly optimistic things have changed for the better and they can avoid the drop.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
The development marks “a notable shift from the largely seat-based model that has defined the franchise for the better part of a decade,” the analyst added.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Right before the Reserve Bank of India stepped up to the plate to announce its decision on Wednesday, it seemed that the situation had taken a tentative turn for the better.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Ten days after he fell sick, the doctors, noticed a change for the better.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
