improve upon

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The company was founded on the premise that it could train AI on cell images to better understand drivers of disease and therefore improve upon the 90% failure rate that currently weighs on drug development.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

They should improve upon the investment provisions in the tax act by making all the expensing provisions permanent, for instance.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

“That has traditionally been the case and that’s what we’re going to continue to do and improve upon that with the priority on public safety threats.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

"Our analysis shows how public perception of health care changed after COVID-19. And with this information, hopefully, health care professionals can work to improve upon what's been driving these opinions."

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

I can do it, for I have May Chester as a model, and I’ll improve upon her.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott