bettering

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Stewart says California has set "a powerful example" by bettering the quality and sustainability of its school lunch, "showing what's possible nationwide."

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2024

In the two years Chambers served in Compton, she said she got more done than her predecessors by improving street lighting, bettering the employment rate and helping small businesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2024

Thiam prevailed despite bettering Johnson-Thompson in only three of the seven events.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024

“We champion continual progress” on Nike’s site makes it sound like a group of hardworking peers constantly bettering their products.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2024

At all these studies Ged was apt, and within a month was bettering lads who had been a year at Roke before him.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin