Example Sentences

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Executives said in March that foot traffic and comparable sales were improving as a result, with sales of running products growing in the double digits in the recent quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Output from suppliers was up “double digits” year over year and turnaround times at GE maintenance facilities were improving, Culp tells Barron’s.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

He said systems for dealing with such incidents were "improving" and described reporting processes as "robust".

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The company said a new satellite contract and swelling demand for its Patriot missile interceptor components were improving the division’s prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

I talked to your English teacher a couple of months ago, and it seemed for a while there that you were improving.

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper