betterment

Example Sentences

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I will always remember Truett as a kind, generous man of faith who gave back for the betterment of his country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

It now looks like a line has been firmly drawn after Salah's interview at Leeds and both player and manager can move on for the betterment of the football club.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

But he said that "partner countries" are "assisting and supporting the election" -- doing so "out of a desire for the betterment of Myanmar".

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

"These organisations don't deserve to profit from sport if they're not going to use their power for the betterment of sport."

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

I liked the idea that a part of one's body might be thought of as lazy—not thoughtless or hostile, just unwilling to extend itself for the betterment of the team.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris