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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 agency’s main criticism was that its trial lacked a control arm, though this would be unethical in late-stage patients who failed to improve on other therapies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
The party is hoping to improve on 2021's result, when Dodds was returned as the only Welsh Liberal Democrat with a Senedd seat.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
McIlroy atoned for two bogeys with nine birdies, shooting a seven-under-par 65 to improve on his stellar 67 in the opening round.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
“No way can I improve on those quizzes. I’m too tired to study any more than I already do.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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