do better

Example Sentences

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And I believe we can do better than this.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Reinsve recalls that, at the end of every day, Parsons would ask what he could do better, taking the feedback to heart.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Emerging markets tend to do better when the dollar is weak, and UBS strategists note the dollar’s recent inability to strengthen despite real interest rate differentials with Europe and better-than-expected economic growth.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

"He'll have to do better, I think," said Moyes.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“I think I’ll do better with bookkeeping than barrel staves, all right. There’s just one part of this that bothers me.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham