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improve on

Idioms  
  1. Make beneficial additions or changes to, as in The company is trying to improve on the previous model. [Late 1600s]


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Although he was frustrated by the short kickoffs Sunday, McVay said he’s confident Karty will continue to improve on them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

The German just needs the numbers to improve on his end and Liverpool will hope that he isn’t set for a spell on the sidelines after he was substituted in the second half.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Still, he expects the company’s earnings to gradually improve on likely higher shipments of organic light-emitting diode panels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Watching from afar, he believes England have the talent to improve on an erratic 2025-26 campaign.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

But afterwards she seemed to improve on you, and I believe you thought her rather pretty at one time.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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