improve on
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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
And I know the areas I need to improve on.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 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
"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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