betterment

Example Sentences

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I will always remember Truett as a kind, generous man of faith who gave back for the betterment of his country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Unconventional monetary tools were offered and adopted for the betterment of the global financial system.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

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

I liked the idea that a part of one's body might be thought of as lazy—not thoughtless or hostile, just unwilling to extend itself for the betterment of the team.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris