as in to better
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Brazilian dystopian series 3% is another show that follows people who are struggling financially and enter a competition to better their lives.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
30 June 2025 -
Kate Hudson considered being emancipated from her parents, Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson, to better her Hollywood career.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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In 2023, Luckin’s revenue in China exceeded what Starbucks made there for the first time, bouncing back from an accounting scandal that got Luckin booted from the Nasdaq in 2020.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Despite Israel’s qualitatively effective defenses, an underlying quantitative war attrition was at play that threatened to degrade Israel’s position over time: Iranian stocks of MRBM-class missiles likely exceeded the number of anti-MRBM interceptors possessed by Israel (ie. Arrow-2 and 3).—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But the purpose of the fizzy water remains the same: to top things off and result in an easy-drinking, lower-ABV option.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Moss is considered by most to be a top three to top five wide receiver of all-time.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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But the new supply still outstripped closings, allowing the inventory to keep building.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
3 July 2025
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But Cane's is once again outstripped by rival Chick-fil-A, which reported a whopping average unit volume of $9.3 million in 2024.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The death toll from flooding in Texas surpassed 100 on Monday, as officials faced scrutiny over the adequacy of local warning systems.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
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Russian Attacks on Ukraine and War Developments Late on July 3 and into the early hours of July 4, Russia battered Ukraine with more than 500 drones and missiles in the most intense aerial attack of the war, surpassing the previous record set just days earlier on June 29.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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With roots in Benin through her Nigerian mother and Beninese father, Kidjo's impact transcends her celebrated music and distinctive Mama Africa persona.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The brand draws inspiration from legendary wrestlers like Bull Nakano, the Crush Gals, the Beauty Pair and Dump Matsumoto, who transcended the ring to become cultural icons influencing fashion, toys, anime and music.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2025
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Central Texas suburbs outshine Austin, claiming top 30 spots in national rankings Our more suburban counterparts are clearly thriving.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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In a career spanning 37 years and over 50 features, there have been few instances when Aamir Khan has been outshined in a film.—
Anupama Chopra,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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That contract, and Marner’s new 8x12 deal with the Golden Knights, easily eclipsed Day 1’s biggest mover, Gavrikov.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Throughout most of the campaign, Jacinto ranked highly in all of these categories, eclipsed only by stars such as Mapi Leon, Aitana Bonmati, Claudia Pina and Caroline Graham Hansen of Barcelona.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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“Ace (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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