as in improvement
the act or result of making something better
working for the betterment of the lives of working people
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The House of Huella is inspired by those who leave their mark now for the betterment of future generations.
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James Dinh, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
The future of healthcare lies in embracing technological advancements and harnessing their potential for the betterment of society.
—Dr. Nimish G. Patel, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Of course, that beauty transformation is driven by something Orwellian, rather than the betterment of society.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 12 Sep. 2024
Beyond that, a patriot is someone who continues to positively contribute to our nation by regularly voting in local, state and federal elections and by interacting with fellow citizens, elected officials or representatives toward the betterment of the community and nation.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2024
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James Dinh, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
The future of healthcare lies in embracing technological advancements and harnessing their potential for the betterment of society.
—Dr. Nimish G. Patel, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Of course, that beauty transformation is driven by something Orwellian, rather than the betterment of society.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 12 Sep. 2024
Beyond that, a patriot is someone who continues to positively contribute to our nation by regularly voting in local, state and federal elections and by interacting with fellow citizens, elected officials or representatives toward the betterment of the community and nation.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2024
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On the uphill, the 4-Quattro Pro also saw improvements over its predecessor, the 4-Quattro XT.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday, a number of major players will release their results before the opening bell, including Home Depot (HD), the leading home improvement retailer, and AstraZeneca (AZN), the multinational pharmaceutical company.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Upskilling teams in quantum technology will position your company to capitalize on future advancements.Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Crystal outlined a number of sustainability advancements earlier this year in its annual sustainability report, including significantly improving water resource and wastewater management in its denim factory in Cambodia, dropping freshwater intensity per piece by around 30 percent.Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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The increase in net interest income was driven by higher interest income on deposits and a decrease in interest expense on advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Creators will have to complete a questionnaire for each project in advance so that Roblox can ensure proper categorization.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Approved a large-scale development for Big Whiskey at 1787 W. Pleasant Grove Road that includes a restaurant and tenant spaces.Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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This development resulted in Marcs Casado and Bernal being promoted and taken on the preseason friendly tour of the United States.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betterment. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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