melioration
Example Sentences
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But professional reformation or melioration is usually an organic, incremental process.
From BusinessWeek ● Nov. 22, 2011
But a memorable melioration of the state of man will carry some degree of conviction to the hearts of all.
From Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the Author by Godwin, William
In this case, also, the air has never failed to be restored; but then it might be suspected that the melioration was produced by the addition of some more wholesome ingredient.
From Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air by Priestley, Joseph
In the melioration of the public service which has been so conspicuously in operation since 1877, Hayes must be rated the pioneer President.
From Historical Essays by Rhodes, James Ford
Prior to the agitation of this subject of abolition, there was a progressive melioration in the condition of the slaves—schools of instruction were opened by humane and religious persons.
From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 3, 1918 by Various
