for the better
Example Sentences
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His actions haven’t changed anything for the better.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Walmart has been a killer stock for the better part of this decade, but it’s now struggling to keep pace with its biggest rivals and the overall market.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
“It was a hard change leaving the coaches there at Poly but it was for the better and will benefit me for the future,” Harris said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 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
She had been dreading this appointment for the better part of a week.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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