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

Because a famous math problem that stumped humans for the better part of a century has finally been toppled—by AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Sir Keir said people expect the government to "get on with the job of changing our country for the better".

From BBC • May 12, 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

They had sat with him for the better part of twenty minutes, waiting silently for him to explain, and when Joaquin didn’t—couldn't—explain, they started asking questions.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway