do better

Example Sentences

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Starmer has vowed to fight any contest and came out fighting on Monday, pledging to do better and prove his doubters "wrong".

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He was light on specifics, other than saying he was going to do better than the others and that he would prioritize public safety above all.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

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

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“I do better than many citizens because I’ve contributed at the highest level.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

I resolved to do better the next year.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers