for the better
idiom
: so as to produce improvement
The new policy is a change for the better.
My father's health has recently taken a turn for the better.
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The idea for the interborough rail has been kicking around in one form or another for the better part of 30 years.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2025
Regardless of the outcome, the losing party is likely to appeal to the Supreme Court, and the lingering uncertainty that has kept consumers and businesses in a bind for the better part of this year could remain.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 31 July 2025
Instead, Plumlee held that role for the better portion of the first half of the season before he was traded to the LA Clippers at the deadline in February.
Expect more of a repeat of that kind of thinking from the Hornets’ staff.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
Before mingling with the crowd for the better part of half an hour, Jones put up 10 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block off the bench.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 July 2025
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2025
Regardless of the outcome, the losing party is likely to appeal to the Supreme Court, and the lingering uncertainty that has kept consumers and businesses in a bind for the better part of this year could remain.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 31 July 2025
Instead, Plumlee held that role for the better portion of the first half of the season before he was traded to the LA Clippers at the deadline in February.
Expect more of a repeat of that kind of thinking from the Hornets’ staff.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
Before mingling with the crowd for the better part of half an hour, Jones put up 10 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block off the bench.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 July 2025
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“For the better.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20better. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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