better
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Example Sentences
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Many landlords with older properties were having to invest in better energy efficiency because of new rules.
From BBC
Watch highlights as Wolves dent Aston Villa's Champions League qualification hopes with a 2-0 home win, ensuring they better the worst Premier League points tally set by Derby County.
From BBC
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System, better known as Calpers, is the largest pension system in the U.S. by assets under management.
From Barron's
Unless something changes for the better, selloffs could resurface when the index hits 7000, putting a “potential bearish pattern” in play.
From Barron's
In a better world, Warner Bros. would have only had to consider which bid provided the best value for shareholders.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.