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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Whereas Red Dead Redemption 2 felt like a leap forward for Rockstar in terms of mechanical complexity — its gunplay and movement are far superior to the likes of GTA V — there’s been no word on how GTA VI will improve on its predecessor’s style.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
The seventh-year post player, who is averaging 18.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game while shooting 58.1% from the field, will get a chance to improve on her opening-game line of 11 points and five rebounds when the Sparks host Golden State on Friday night.
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There is no doubt about Arsenal’s effectiveness on attacking corners, but even after the returns of Havertz and Gabriel, there will be areas to improve on the defensive side.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
The seventh-year post player, who is averaging 18.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game while shooting 58.1% from the field, will get a chance to improve on her opening-game line of 11 points and five rebounds when the Sparks host Golden State on Friday night.
—John W. Davis, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
There is no doubt about Arsenal’s effectiveness on attacking corners, but even after the returns of Havertz and Gabriel, there will be areas to improve on the defensive side.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Lululemon Align No Line High-rise Pants $108 at Lululemon
At first, I wasn’t convinced the brand could improve on perfection.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
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“Improve on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improve%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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