had better
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Retirees had better be careful what they wish for.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
He said Practical Action had been working with partners over recent years to make sure the public had better access to early warning systems, including sharing information on river levels, flood risks and weather forecasts.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“We wish we had better news to share.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Only two people had better than average hearing at certain low frequencies.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
John later remembered how upset he was: “I wasn’t going home because I knew I had better cool myself down.”
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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