go one better
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He won at Torrey Pines in February and prepared assiduously for the Masters in an attempt to go one better than his 2025 play-off defeat by Rory McIlroy.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
He took bronze at Pyeongchang 2018 and silver in Beijing four years ago and was desperate to go one better at the Milan-Cortina Games.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
Four years ago Team Mouat - featuring Stranraer's McMillan Jr, Hardie and Lammie - just missed out on the gold medal in Beijing, but they are determined to go one better this time round.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
The Gunners lead title rivals Liverpool by one point after seven games as they seek to go one better after finishing third for three consecutive seasons.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2025
"I prophesy they'll all try to go one better."
From The Girls of St. Cyprian's A Tale of School Life by Angela Brazil
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