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• v  surpass in excellence
• v  to make better
• v  get better
• a  changing for the better

• Something called the multiverse hypothesis in cosmology speculates that ours may be but one in a cascade of universes, suddenly bettering the odds that life could have cropped up .
• He sets about bettering their fortunesan activity that requires a number of capital crimes.
• This annual country index shames governments into bettering their ratings and provides a nuanced picture of the continent's institutions to non-Africans, who tend to see Africa's .

• better
• break
• improve
• amend
• ameliorate
• meliorate

• worsen
• worsening

News & Articles

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• Brunswick’s Ross sets 800 record
  BRUNSWICK — Brunswick High School senior Jamie Ross set a school record in the 800-meter run, while competing in the 68th annual New England Interscholastic Track and Field Championships Saturday at New Britain, Conn. Ross was timed in 1:55.16, bettering his old mark of 1:55.99, which he set in the State Class A Championships last week at Brewer High School. read more
  June 12, 2013 - The Times Record
• GYMGUYZ: NY-Based Mobile Personal Training Unit Continues Working Residents into Shape without Even Breaking a Sweat
  Known to be a very prominent client of Brownie Wise LLC, GYMGUYZ is now further advancing an aggressive marketing approach to reach customers who need a guiding light to the bettering of one's overall health. GYMGUYZ now features two domains, both of which directly target the two largest keyword terms in the personal fitness industry. (PRWeb June 11, 2013) Read the full story at http://www ...
  June 11, 2013 - PRWeb
• First Person: 4 Ways I'm Bettering My Financial Future
  This year, I've challenged myself to get into better financial shape while having fun and bettering my overall quality of life. Four of my favorite tips:
  June 7, 2013 - Yahoo! Contributor Network via Yahoo! Finance

Quotes

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• Urban Meyer in International Herald Tribune
  The great thing is you don't leave Florida to go to another spot,Meyer said. "You go as a head coach or to the NFL for some ridiculous amount of money. If it's a chance to better your family, I'm in favor of bettering your family. I also...
• John Hufnagel in Toronto Sun
  He came to the realization that he isn't in the type of shape he needs to be in,Hufnagel told Calgary reporters. "He wants to go home to Winnipeg and work diligently at reducing his weight and bettering his conditioning."
• Adam Pacman Jones in ESPN
  Sometimes I make some bad decisions, it is not always that trouble seems to find me,Jones said, according to The Tennessean. "I am learning how to adjust to it and I am bettering myself as a person. I'm moving on and learning what I need...