for the better

Example Sentences

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We’ve been talking about this North American World Cup for the better part of a decade—but it’s now actually here!

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Walmart has been a killer stock for the better part of this decade, but it’s now struggling to keep pace with its biggest rivals and the overall market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“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

What started off as an ugly day for markets took a turn for the better after oil prices slid this afternoon, helping the Dow Jones Industrial Average secure its eighth record close of the year.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The idea was that this new job of her mom’s would change their lives for the better.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin