improve on
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But it’s doubtful she will be able to improve on her losing record.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
The bank is committed to progressively increasing dividends, while earnings are expected to improve on stronger margins, resilient fee income and stable asset quality, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
He said after the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs that he wanted to improve on his three-point shooting during his second year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 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
“No way can I improve on those quizzes. I’m too tired to study any more than I already do.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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