as in enhancing
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Yong Kwon studies historical industrial policies for their application today in improving a country's economic performance and environmental outcomes.
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Yong Kwon / Made By History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
The firm says investor sentiment is improving around the utility company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
An improving picture in Europe — particularly in light of a drive to reform fiscal policies and incentivize EU defense spending — was also playing into some rotation within equity markets, McGarrity said.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
This game-changing technology uses three tilting, rotating masts that make the most of the wind, cutting down on fuel consumption and improving overall performance.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
Lifestyle changes like eating more protein, maintaining a healthy weight, and improving your balance can also help.
—Laura Schober, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
Matthews worked on improving his command during the offseason and is doing the same in camp.
—Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Magana’s game-winner came with 20 minutes left to play, improving Bellarmine’s record to 16-2-3.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
The president understands that his legacy rests on improving living standards for working- and middle-class Americans.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 22 Feb. 2025
Yong Kwon / Made By History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
The firm says investor sentiment is improving around the utility company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
An improving picture in Europe — particularly in light of a drive to reform fiscal policies and incentivize EU defense spending — was also playing into some rotation within equity markets, McGarrity said.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
This game-changing technology uses three tilting, rotating masts that make the most of the wind, cutting down on fuel consumption and improving overall performance.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
Lifestyle changes like eating more protein, maintaining a healthy weight, and improving your balance can also help.
—Laura Schober, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
Matthews worked on improving his command during the offseason and is doing the same in camp.
—Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Magana’s game-winner came with 20 minutes left to play, improving Bellarmine’s record to 16-2-3.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
The president understands that his legacy rests on improving living standards for working- and middle-class Americans.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Improving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improving. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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