improve on
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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
"I hope that in the future we'll be able to improve on the ways that we currently diagnose," she says.
From BBC • May 20, 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
Loan growth is expected to be primarily driven by non-truck loans, while truck loans should slightly improve on Thailand government’s budget disbursements in 2H, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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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