for the better

Example Sentences

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“It was a hard change leaving the coaches there at Poly but it was for the better and will benefit me for the future,” Harris said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

XPeng reported improving gross profit margins, which is one reason for the better reaction.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“The situation in Iran is certainly the primary driver of longer-duration yields, as it has been for the better part of two months,” said Chip Hughey, managing director, fixed income, at Truist Advisory Services.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

With renewed confidence paired with tactical principles that have simplified his players' decision-making process, Spurs' squad and fans will be quietly optimistic things have changed for the better and they can avoid the drop.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

He’s not old enough to do anything but sweep the floors, and I’m sure he’s not making the kind of money he used to, but it’s a change for the better.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston