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betterment

[bet-er-muhnt] / ˈbɛt ər mənt /


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“And then to recognize the platform that I have in being a professional football player, and trying to use that for the betterment of myself and for those around me.”

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

“They fought for players’ rights and for the general betterment of the whole and it’s the job of the veteran players to pass that history on to the younger players.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 25, 2026

Unconventional monetary tools were offered and adopted for the betterment of the global financial system.

From Barron's Mar. 7, 2026

It now looks like a line has been firmly drawn after Salah's interview at Leeds and both player and manager can move on for the betterment of the football club.

From BBC Jan. 21, 2026

I liked the idea that a part of one's body might be thought of as lazy—not thoughtless or hostile, just unwilling to extend itself for the betterment of the team.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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