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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
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
In Malaysia, revenue is forecast to grow 12.3%, supported by higher day care volumes, medical tourism and bed expansion, while margins are set to improve on cost discipline, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 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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