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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
My notes say I’ve had better from a concession stand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 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
Rub some dirt on it … and you had better not cry.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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