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a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improving
Pogačar is only improving as a rider, a scary proposition for man with his extraordinary palmares.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Higgins also says that improving resilience will mean changing the city’s building code to allow innovative new technology.
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Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Batteries are also becoming more important, helping shift solar output into higher-value hours and improving grid flexibility.
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Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Roberts makes history with 1,000th win Besides improving the Dodgers’ MLB-best record to 56-30 and pushing the 40-46 A’s farther out of the postseason hunt, Tuesday’s game had historic implications for Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
First is its separation from FedEx, which allows management to better focus on improving volumes, expanding revenue per shipment (known as yield), and driving cost efficiencies to expand margins.
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Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Crews successfully removed parts of the exterior wall, improving their ability to access interior fire areas and blast large volumes of water, the fire department said.
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Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The 3 rivers are improving Fifty years ago, a fish population survey caught all of the fish in the Braddock Locks, one of the nine organizational structures of the Monongahela River, and found a single fish.
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Daniel Bain,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Since entering service in early 2025, the robot has completed more than 33,000 inspections, helping reduce worker exposure to hazardous conditions while improving maintenance coverage across the facility.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Higgins also says that improving resilience will mean changing the city’s building code to allow innovative new technology.
—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Batteries are also becoming more important, helping shift solar output into higher-value hours and improving grid flexibility.
—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Roberts makes history with 1,000th win Besides improving the Dodgers’ MLB-best record to 56-30 and pushing the 40-46 A’s farther out of the postseason hunt, Tuesday’s game had historic implications for Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
First is its separation from FedEx, which allows management to better focus on improving volumes, expanding revenue per shipment (known as yield), and driving cost efficiencies to expand margins.
—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Crews successfully removed parts of the exterior wall, improving their ability to access interior fire areas and blast large volumes of water, the fire department said.
—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The 3 rivers are improving Fifty years ago, a fish population survey caught all of the fish in the Braddock Locks, one of the nine organizational structures of the Monongahela River, and found a single fish.
—
Daniel Bain,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Since entering service in early 2025, the robot has completed more than 33,000 inspections, helping reduce worker exposure to hazardous conditions while improving maintenance coverage across the facility.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improving
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This approach is crucial for mitigating downsides and enhancing the benefits of AI for societal mental well-being.
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In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
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Speaking of unexpected spills, the Jarlink 18-pack Waterproof Zipper Bags offer peace of mind on the go, helping ensure that any liquids stay securely contained and don’t leak onto your belongings.
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Chad Gable started off hot, but Dominik Mysterio got involved, helping JD gain control.
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“Improving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improving. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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