do better

Example Sentences

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I passed, but just about, and they said 'just do better in your third year'.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

“I can do better than that even without a law degree.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti