do better

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

If anyone needs the axiom “Tell me who you’re with, and I’ll tell you who you are” whispered to them every morning as a reminder to do better, it’s Spencer Pratt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Young people criticize America because they know it can do better.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Emerging markets tend to do better when the dollar is weak, and UBS strategists note the dollar’s recent inability to strengthen despite real interest rate differentials with Europe and better-than-expected economic growth.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

"He'll have to do better, I think," said Moyes.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

I promised myself that next time I would do better and I would never give up.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad