as in improved
to make better
regulations intended to meliorate the working conditions of factory workers
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More than a decade ago, the organic farmer began to notice that the pet occasionally picked up sticks and used them to scratch herself — a behavior that is known though not often recorded — and captured her in action as her technique improved.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026 -
Senior Kai Carlson had a clutch basket and rebound down the stretch for the Dons, who improved to 14-7 overall and 2-1 in league play.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Of course, the whole shebang was greatly enhanced by the venue itself, which delivered its mind-blowing mix of colorful, moving visuals across and around its unbelievable vivid and clear 16K resolution wraparound LED screen that dominates the interior of this 366-foot-fall building.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Safar was initially charged as a juvenile before the case against him was enhanced in September.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Meliorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meliorated. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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