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an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
there's been a great improvement in your handwriting—I can actually read it!
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Recent Examples of improvements
The adjacent riverfront area has seen astonishing growth and improvements, with a two-mile-long stretch of pedestrian paths, parks and other green space, and an event pavilion.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Over 1,000 homes also have had backwater valves installed to prevent public sewer water backing up into homes during high-flow conditions, and almost 500 homes received sewer infrastructure improvements at no-cost to the homeowners, according to the MDC.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
The company is looking at improvements in areas such as sensors and battery life, but Pak believes the biggest differentiator in the wearables market may not simply be the hardware inside the device.
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Leather goods and footwear remain a challenge, although Bain noted mild improvements in H1 for the latter.
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Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
Manufacturers like Impetus need to collect and share primary data from the production floor—measuring actual resource consumption, understanding process performance, and identifying where improvements can be made.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The project also added a free I-485 lane in each direction between Rea Road and Providence Road, a new interchange at Weddington Road and improvements at the John Street interchange.
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Dj Simmons
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The company monitors the amount of carbon stored in farmers’ soils and issues a certificate for carbon improvements.
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Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
PennDOT is installing about $20,000 in safety improvements at a Delaware County intersection where a college math professor was killed while riding his bicycle six months ago.
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Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Over 1,000 homes also have had backwater valves installed to prevent public sewer water backing up into homes during high-flow conditions, and almost 500 homes received sewer infrastructure improvements at no-cost to the homeowners, according to the MDC.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
The company is looking at improvements in areas such as sensors and battery life, but Pak believes the biggest differentiator in the wearables market may not simply be the hardware inside the device.
—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Leather goods and footwear remain a challenge, although Bain noted mild improvements in H1 for the latter.
—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
Manufacturers like Impetus need to collect and share primary data from the production floor—measuring actual resource consumption, understanding process performance, and identifying where improvements can be made.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The project also added a free I-485 lane in each direction between Rea Road and Providence Road, a new interchange at Weddington Road and improvements at the John Street interchange.
—
Dj Simmons
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The company monitors the amount of carbon stored in farmers’ soils and issues a certificate for carbon improvements.
—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
PennDOT is installing about $20,000 in safety improvements at a Delaware County intersection where a college math professor was killed while riding his bicycle six months ago.
—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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Successes against Russia boost Ukrainian morale On the front line in eastern Ukraine, where Russia’s war of attrition has made slow and costly advances since Moscow’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has deployed cutting-edge drone technology to keep the enemy pinned down.
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These include advances in cancer prevention, screening and treatment.
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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This phenomenon arises from the stress of unresolved, postponed difficult decisions in today's uncertain economic and technological landscape, particularly with rapid AI advancements.
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The charges of assault with a firearm included enhancements for a using a gun in the crime.
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The vast majority, about $59 billion, is earmarked for farm safety-net enhancements.
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With the identification of the bottom quark in 1977 and the top quark in 1995, the scientific breakthroughs helped prove the foundational architecture of the universe and verified the standard model of particle physics.
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Her parents tried many things to build her up, and one of the first breakthroughs came in an unlikely place.
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Elegoo's Centauri Carbon 2 Combo builds on an already excellent formula, adding dependable four-color 3D printing and thoughtful refinements without sacrificing value.
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Plans now call for further refinements to be made to the wheels, to enhance their performance on mixed terrain.
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Equipped with modern combat management systems, advanced sensors, and a ski-jump launch configuration, Vikrant currently operates MiG-29K fighters while preparing for future carrier aviation developments.
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Other issues that will likely receive attention are the construction of buildings — from low-income housing to luxury developments — with cheap materials and without proper permits.
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“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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