improve on/upon
phrasal verb
improved on/upon; improving on/upon; improves on/upon
: to do better than (something previously done)
After months of study, I improved on my original score.
It'll be hard to improve upon the success they had last year.
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The second-generation version appears to improve on both of these issues with a flexible ear hook for a secure fit and an integrated alloy that molds to the contours of your ear.
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Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
Around the league — and especially in the Southwest Division — front offices are looking at potential areas to improve on the open market.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
The club looks to improve on the margins and could seek potential reserve bench options leading into spring training in February.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
As part of its work on the product — codenamed Sequoia — HP is working to improve upon Google's Starline prototype.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
Around the league — and especially in the Southwest Division — front offices are looking at potential areas to improve on the open market.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
The club looks to improve on the margins and could seek potential reserve bench options leading into spring training in February.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
As part of its work on the product — codenamed Sequoia — HP is working to improve upon Google's Starline prototype.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Improve on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improve%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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