improved upon

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Israel has also improved upon the F-35s, adding its own upgrades and capabilities and learning lessons from its combat use that it has shared with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

After a stripped down “Good Luck Charlie” came a series of songs whose live production elements, on top of exemplifying Abrams’ growing sense of playfulness as a performer, vastly improved upon their studio versions.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2024

I believe this salad cannot be improved upon as long as you start with a great watermelon.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024

Lining up with a personal best of 3:30.59, the 23-year-old Hocker improved upon it by almost three seconds as leader Ingebrigtsen turned the screw in trademark fashion.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2024

I guess I even improved upon her lie.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez