improve
verb (used with object)
to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition.
had improved
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past perfectof improve.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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She also argued that the standard of street food had improved and customers were receiving food comparable in quality to that served in restaurants.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026
An Ofsted report last year stated services had improved and were rated good overall, with leadership and support for care leavers judged outstanding.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
After six months, their ability to perform squats had improved.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
In the reports, OpenAI said that it had improved its alignment grading system to better penalize bad behavior.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Isis and Betty’s time behind the glass had improved their acting skills.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
