betterment

Example Sentences

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“They fought for players’ rights and for the general betterment of the whole and it’s the job of the veteran players to pass that history on to the younger players.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

But he said that "partner countries" are "assisting and supporting the election" -- doing so "out of a desire for the betterment of Myanmar".

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

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

"These organisations don't deserve to profit from sport if they're not going to use their power for the betterment of sport."

From BBC • Oct. 22, 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