melioration

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Noun
  • The initiative will also support developing countries through outreach such as training, advisory services and institutional strengthening.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Adelphi offers policy proposals across the IP spectrum that are meant to counterbalance the international strengthening of IP laws, regulations, and enforcement.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The ballroom includes a military bunker as part of its national security enhancements, and has been under construction for months, but faces legal hurdles.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Before the enhancements, only about 50 acres of the island had been developed.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • As a result, the mid-nineteenth century witnessed a dramatic increase in the creation of posts, including among tribes that had not typically made them before.
    Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
  • The longer the increases persist, the greater the risk that higher gas prices will translate into higher costs for other goods that rely on fuel for transportation.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • It might have been averted at various points, had a better replacement for Thomas Frank been sourced, for example, but the eventual arrival of Roberto De Zerbi could be too late given West Ham’s upturn.
    Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The upturn is a bullish intermediate-term catalyst, supporting a bigger relief rally in the weeks ahead.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Despite the breakthrough, experts caution that the findings do not suggest that larger organisms — such as mammals — could be revived after similar periods of freezing.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • One thing that did breakthrough from the parents?
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Six years of college at two schools, including one year lost to injury and a couple playing out of position for the betterment of his team.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Ahead of the election, Larson said her top priorities if elected include prioritizing the betterment of North Kansas City’s parks and growing community engagement.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Analysts at Citi upgraded the stock to a buy from a neutral rating, anticipating an uplift in CPU sales for all suppliers over the next few years.
    Samantha Subin,Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Hawley estimates that adopting sustainability practices incentivized by the uplift may cost productions one to three percent more, though it’ll be offset by the five percent bump to the base credit.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Melioration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melioration. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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