had better
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In short, the Chargers had better learn to navigate that dance floor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
“For the first half of 2026, home shoppers had better buying power than a year ago,” Ng said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
But Francesca Jones had better fortune as she returned to win her first-round match against Poland's Magda Linette after it was interrupted by rain on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Only two people had better than average hearing at certain low frequencies.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
“Are they any wiser?” said Sarah, with a dismal shake of the head; “they had better be wiser, than well. Ah, Matthew, Matthew! You know your way, sir?”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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