for the better
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The six-chapter season does make one tweak to its source material that’s certainly for the better: In the old stories, T&T took over a detective agency called Blunt’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Patti Scialfa’s cancer battle has taken a turn for the better.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
But the massive success of the film and its sequel "Wicked: For Good" meant Grande was doing constant media appearances for the better part of two years.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
"They are trying to change the image for the better and get involved in more sport," says Pomroy, technical director for Nauru Soccer and one of eight volunteers aiming to develop football on the island.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
People like my father couldn’t see that the younger generation wanted Cuba to change for the better.
From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez
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