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But it’s doubtful she will be able to improve on her losing record.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
The bank is committed to progressively increasing dividends, while earnings are expected to improve on stronger margins, resilient fee income and stable asset quality, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The air quality in the area is expected to improve on Friday while forecast rain on Saturday should further help disperse some of the smoke.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 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
For Smith, walking into that barn must have been akin to entering a cathedral; telling Fitzsimmons that he could improve on his work must have felt like sacrilege.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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