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“Now it’s not worsening but it’s not getting better and that probably remains the case all year—a slow bleed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“These types of appliances are getting better all the time,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

He’s glad the numbers for this are getting better: 19% of people surveyed have a healthcare proxy, up from 15% last year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Despite the early Monday dip, investors can console themselves that things are getting better for U.S. manufacturing.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

When things go wrong, you’ll find they usually go on getting worse for some time; but when things once start going right they often go on getting better and better.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis