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betterment

[bet-er-muhnt] / ˈbɛt ər mənt /


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They’re the one making calls, and sacrificing themselves with the call sometimes for the betterment of the play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

“Strong and determined, Michele and Rob Reiner devoted a great deal of their lives for the betterment of our fellow citizens,” the statement reads.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

It has demonstrated over the centuries a deep faith in human betterment through liberal reformism and social engineering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

On its website, Prince says it hopes to play an "important role" in Cambodia "through partnerships or direct investments into key industries for the betterment of Cambodians and the local economy".

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

A quest for a life whose ultimate goal, I hoped, would be the betterment of my life, my family’s and that of the black people of South Africa.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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