Example Sentences

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Improvements to your personal residence usually aren’t deductible because they’re considered capital improvements that raise the home’s value.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

Improvements in the ability to confirm cases were required "across all of the geographic areas where it's impacting because we don't want people stuck in treatment centres if they don't have it", she said.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Improvements in design and the rise of artificial intelligence have led to huge advances.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Improvements in operating leverage and disciplined cost management is expected to lend further support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Improvements in anesthetics, and new drills and bone saws that allowed for precision cutting of the skull, made it possible.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge