better
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Example Sentences
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“We stand right there next to our negotiating team—always willing and prepared to put them in an even better position,” he said.
In many ways, the American economy is better insulated from the pinch in Persian Gulf exports than other parts of the world because the U.S. is less directly dependent on Mideast suppliers, notably in energy.
Nike on Tuesday reported quarterly results that were a bit better than Wall Street’s expectations.
From MarketWatch
The appetizers, especially the charred grapes with mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar cream, were better than the main course.
“But what I would say is that recovery is an ongoing process. I’m not the finished article, but I’m doing a hell of a lot better.”
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
