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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

But he failed to improve on his final lap and had to be satisfied fight sixth.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

He will do well to improve on this.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Today’s version would expand and improve on Medicare.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 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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