bettered

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Yeboah bettered that in the 67th minute, taking advantage of another defensive breakdown to poke a pass from Tomás Chancalay at the left post by Marcinkowski.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Allen bettered Chris Gayle's 47-ball century against England in 2016 by 14 deliveries, with his knock also the joint third-fastest century in men's T20 internationals.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Both Kagiyama and Sato, who are both 22, bettered Malinin in the short routine in the ISU Grand Prix final before the American blew them away in the free skate.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

His 672 passes in the league this season are only bettered by Ezri Konsa's 994, while his 31 tackles have come in two fewer games than Cash's squad high of 32.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

I’d sat shotgun because I thought it bettered our chances of surviving a head-on car crash if both of my parents weren’t in the front.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera