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improvement

[im-proov-muhnt] / ɪmˈpruv mənt /


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The improvement was observed after 4, 6, and 8 weeks of treatment.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

But whether any improvement will come, I don’t know.

From Slate Aug. 22, 2026

Hamilton benefited from that by leaving his run late and benefiting from the usual improvement in track conditions through qualifying to pip Leclerc by 0.064secs.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Still, Fiddelke said during the call that clothing and home goods are the categories most in need of improvement.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

I had it in my mind to remove some book with me, which volume might provide entertainment and improvement in my hours waiting upon Dr. Trefusis.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said: “If we can confirm our improvements in Monza, then we can look with some optimism at the remainder of the season.”

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

“Highway 1 has been fully reopened,” even as public safety workers continue to make road improvements, Cal Fire said Saturday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

However, the SSA currently does not provide the same detailed, real-time metrics as it did in the past, instead providing only snapshots of its performance, which makes it difficult to verify the improvements, critics said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

Small improvements can have a surprisingly large effect.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

“What’s outrageous, sir, is your lack of organization. I’ve made dramatic improvements to your pencil tray.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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