for the better
Example Sentences
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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
The development marks “a notable shift from the largely seat-based model that has defined the franchise for the better part of a decade,” the analyst added.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
"Building your knowledge to give you a good understanding of how you can change policy for the better is really important, and I think Harry is someone who does that."
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
I was growing up, and for the first time it occurred to me that our world was changing before my eyes, and not for the better.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
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