improve on

Idioms  

1. Make beneficial additions or changes to, as in The company is trying to improve on the previous model. [Late 1600s]

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improve on

Lewis Hamilton was fastest after the first runs in the final part of qualifying but did not improve on his final lap.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

And on this evidence, the American, who has topped the rankings for the previous 161 weeks will need to improve on a scrambling two-over 72 which featured four birdies, four bogeys and a double-bogey.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

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 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

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