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Holly: Leeds kept eight clean sheets last season, which is a figure they will aim to improve on with the arrival of former Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford this summer.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
And on this evidence, the American, who has topped the rankings for the previous 161 weeks will need to improve on a scrambling two-over 72 which featured four birdies, four bogeys and a double-bogey.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
It is time to face the fact that Gregg failed to put the death penalty on a sound footing and that nothing can improve on Gregg’s frailties.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
The Sparks already had an uphill climb to improve on the league’s worst defense, but as they continue to adjust to the way games are being officiated, it’s all the more difficult.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
I doubt whether any of us could think of a way to improve on it, beyond maybe shifting a local cloud from here to there on occasion.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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