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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
Dorsey cited rapid improvements in AI tech as the primary reason, sending shockwaves across Wall Street.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
These included the use of adjacent buildings, and the raising funds for repairs and improvements for the sale of air rights — though adding more floors would require a setback from the façade to preserve its historic character, Preservation Chicago said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
According to a press release on EPR Properties’ website, the gross transactional value was $342 million, of which EPR Properties provided approximately $315 million, and operating tenants provided the balance, including funds for working capital and capital improvements.
—The Saratogian, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The group that decreased sedentary time had lower lactate levels in their blood, and within that group bigger decreases in lactate corresponded to greater improvements in metabolic flexibility.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
The researchers, however, did not find meaningful improvements in post-exercise muscle recovery, soreness or tendon mechanical properties (strength, springiness and stretch resistance).
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Naming and shaming those developers may also encourage future improvements to remove the warning.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Our improvements, along with the magnificent house, were destroyed in the Eaton wildfire.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Construction cost $230 million, plus $120 million for neighborhood improvements.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
These included the use of adjacent buildings, and the raising funds for repairs and improvements for the sale of air rights — though adding more floors would require a setback from the façade to preserve its historic character, Preservation Chicago said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
According to a press release on EPR Properties’ website, the gross transactional value was $342 million, of which EPR Properties provided approximately $315 million, and operating tenants provided the balance, including funds for working capital and capital improvements.
—The Saratogian, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The group that decreased sedentary time had lower lactate levels in their blood, and within that group bigger decreases in lactate corresponded to greater improvements in metabolic flexibility.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
The researchers, however, did not find meaningful improvements in post-exercise muscle recovery, soreness or tendon mechanical properties (strength, springiness and stretch resistance).
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Naming and shaming those developers may also encourage future improvements to remove the warning.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Our improvements, along with the magnificent house, were destroyed in the Eaton wildfire.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Construction cost $230 million, plus $120 million for neighborhood improvements.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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Jennifer Atherton recalled one instance early in her career, when a male supervisor repeatedly made advances towards her.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Tardily, productivity advances began to show up in the official data.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The current reality of AI cancer research While Ricks has some doubts about AI’s scientific research capabilities, several AI models have made significant advancements in cancer research.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Morgan Jade Violi was abducted while playing outside her apartment building July 24, 1996, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and, for 30 years, her case remained cold until recent advancements in forensic science linked Robert Scott Froberg to her killing.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Ricardo Antunez Villalba pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and assault with a deadly weapon, both felonies, and admitted sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a deadly weapon and inflicting great bodily injury on the victim.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
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Gomez, a 53-year-old from Royal Palm Beach, is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and practicing medicine without a license, along with enhancements for great bodily injury.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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These collaborations are intended to drive breakthroughs from concept to real-world deployment, leveraging ORNL’s unique assets such as its microgrid testbeds, digital twin environments, and extensive energy science capabilities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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Advancements in ballistics analysis and cutting-edge DNA testing, combined with investigative genetic genealogy, were key to the breakthroughs, leading investigators across the country in their search for the serial killer and rapist.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Corrections then feel like reversals rather than refinements.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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With spring break just weeks away, Meiner said the city's approach will largely mirror last year's effort to curb unruly crowds, though some refinements are in the works.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The legal developments come as a top DeSantis official faced substantive questions from Florida lawmakers last week about immigration spending.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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See the latest developments here.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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