improve on/upon
phrasal verb
improved on/upon; improving on/upon; improves on/upon
: to do better than (something previously done)
After months of study, I improved on my original score.
It'll be hard to improve upon the success they had last year.
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On the other hand, the Giants, who only a decade ago completed an astonishing run of three World Series championships in five seasons but have seen postseason play only twice since, will be determined to improve on their mediocre 80-82 record of last season.
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The men’s national team will try to improve on its recent performances, starting its bid on June 12, 2026, from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
Verdict: Falls Short of Topping the 28-200mm The Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD aims to improve upon the company's previous all-in-one zoom for Sony cameras, the 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD.
—PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
The publication claims the Galaxy Ring 2 will improve upon the original with improved sensors and AI features.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The men’s national team will try to improve on its recent performances, starting its bid on June 12, 2026, from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
Verdict: Falls Short of Topping the 28-200mm The Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD aims to improve upon the company's previous all-in-one zoom for Sony cameras, the 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD.
—PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
The publication claims the Galaxy Ring 2 will improve upon the original with improved sensors and AI features.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Improve on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improve%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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