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Lewis Hamilton was fastest after the first runs in the final part of qualifying but did not improve on his final lap.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 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
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
And, if you improve on the present, what comes later will also be better.
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
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