as in improvement
the act or result of making something better
working for the betterment of the lives of working people
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Recent Examples of betterment
Those too impatient for (uncertain) betterment can strengthen their own defenses.
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Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul Swartz, TIME, 31 July 2024
Good people will band together to further causes for the betterment of all mankind.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
This comes to life in settings like entrepreneurship events where ESO members come together for the betterment of startups.
—Will Freeman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Reality’s mother, Billie (Connie Britton), a social worker, is likewise committed to the betterment of society, but, as the household’s provider and organizer, she is also committed to getting herself and her children through their days efficiently and effectively.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024
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Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul Swartz, TIME, 31 July 2024
Good people will band together to further causes for the betterment of all mankind.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
This comes to life in settings like entrepreneurship events where ESO members come together for the betterment of startups.
—Will Freeman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Reality’s mother, Billie (Connie Britton), a social worker, is likewise committed to the betterment of society, but, as the household’s provider and organizer, she is also committed to getting herself and her children through their days efficiently and effectively.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betterment
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This aligns with a growth mindset, which emphasizes focusing on impactful tasks that drive improvement.Anthony A. Luna, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Sharp made extensive improvements to the property and the entire town of Boca Grande.Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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By focusing on developing robust security measures compatible with quantum computing advancements, startups can establish themselves as leaders in the next generation of cybersecurity.Abdo Riani, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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However, the long-term themes around technology development, including advancements in artificial intelligence, overshadow any near-term moves in Treasuries, said Charlie Ripley, senior investment strategist for Allianz Investment Management.Medha Singh, Purvi Agarwal, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Canada's single-payer health plan effectively denies claims for novel prescription drugs in advance—by refusing to cover them at all.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Today’s difficulty The difficulty score is an average rating from our testers, who play the game in advance to check for quality and accuracy.Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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There are small business development centers, online learning platforms, and networking groups that offer communities with accountability and support. 5.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This is not a new development in New Orleans where the Saints have been pushing their costs into the future for years now.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betterment. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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