had better
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or had best
: would be wise to
had better go to bed
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In the same number of games, Manziel had better numbers in most categories through the air in 2013, including efficiency rating (17 points higher), touchdown passes (37 to 26) and passing yards per game (317 to 285).
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Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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“Had better.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/had%20better. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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