improve on
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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
All the candidates want to improve on California’s Safer from Wildfires program that offers modest discounts for homeowners who install closed eaves and take other measures to make their homes wildfire resistant.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Profits are likely to improve on stronger revenue, he says, noting that average selling prices began recovering in late March, with further price hikes planned.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
"But they offer a trajectory for improvement. We need to continue to improve on multiple areas -- materials, circuits and packaging -- to make this technology ready for data center applications."
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
The verb must be changed — at least in those already vast and growing areas where man is attempting to improve on nature’s way.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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