for the better

Example Sentences

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“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

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

Well beaten on his runs before and after that, but looks to have been waiting for the better spring weather and decent ground too.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Right before the Reserve Bank of India stepped up to the plate to announce its decision on Wednesday, it seemed that the situation had taken a tentative turn for the better.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“We have a choice! It is the people who live here that can change Norvelt for the better or the worse.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos