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Still, he expects the company’s earnings to gradually improve on likely higher shipments of organic light-emitting diode panels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Today’s version would expand and improve on Medicare.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
There were, however, extenuating circumstances, in that he was 12th fastest before failing to improve on a messy final lap hindered by a sub-optimal 'prep' lap which left his tyres out of the 'window'.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
But it’s doubtful she will be able to improve on her losing record.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
This was music to Flamsteed’s ears, since it confirmed that modern observing techniques could improve on existing stellar catalogues.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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