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

“They fought for players’ rights and for the general betterment of the whole and it’s the job of the veteran players to pass that history on to the younger players.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

It has demonstrated over the centuries a deep faith in human betterment through liberal reformism and social engineering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 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