for the better

Example Sentences

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They argue that Abiy has transformed the country for the better.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

“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

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

Following the river changed our lives instantly for the better.

From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff