as in to better
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Brian wanted to better himself, not just for his own future, but for my daughter as well.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026 -
Reneau was that guy too, right to Sunday when his 16 points were only bettered by Henderson’s 18.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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In the Midwest, temperatures exceeding 90 were predicted across Nebraska, followed by a big drop to the 50s and 60s Sunday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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In formal comments to state regulators, the company made clear that compliance costs in California exceed those in other jurisdictions with emissions trading systems.—
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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As Luxury SUVs are easily the category of choice for Grasso’s Garage, in order to top the charts, brands must have good pricing, great comfort, easy-to-use technology and reliability topping the list of demands.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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If five states ban fluoride in drinking water, the costs to Medicaid for a significant increase in kids with cavities could top $40 million within three years, a new analysis finds.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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Although 400 examples were initially planned, demand far outstripped original projections.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Diaz-Perry is the third bout announced for the first MMA show for Paul's burgeoning promotional company, which is showcasing combat sports icons whose fame far outstrips the current crop of relatively anonymous UFC champions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The ballots in favor of the new congressional maps surpassed those against by about 82,570 more votes, according to AP.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Over the decades, other schools’ on-campus facilities have surpassed Gampel in space and amenities.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Irish coming-of-ager, created by Lisa McGee, became a cultural phenomenon that transcended time and place.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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The show is colossal in influence and scale, is beloved globally, has transcended generations, and has been a huge part of the cultural conversation for nearly 10 years now.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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Is this a safe place to say the Vanity Fair Oscar after-party looks often outshine the actual dresses worn to the Academy Awards?—
Glamour,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Each casino tried to outshine the next; in 1961, Binion’s Gambling Hall unveiled a facade equipped with eight miles of neon tubes.—
Roger Kisby,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Most Popular Show More Photos Denver broke the daily record high temperature for the second day running on Friday, eclipsing the bar set 119 years ago.—
Denver Post,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Durant had already eclipsed Wilt Chamberlain (31,419) and Dirk Nowitzki (31,560) this season before moving up again Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Ace (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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