as in to better
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Karras' nonprofit began as a grassroots fundraiser for the Village of Merici in 2016, and has quickly expanded into a Cincinnati sensation, collaborating with local programs focusing on bettering the community.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
10 Aug. 2025 -
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington has talked about needing to take some risks before the deadline on Thursday, and one of them could be trading his All-Star closer in hopes of bettering the team as a whole.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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Iceland, like Nashville, is experiencing a tourism boom, with visitor numbers exceeding the local population.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Nominate it as one of America's Top Workplaces In the Cato survey, released August 7, only 9% of Americans correctly identified the maximum annual Social Security benefit, which exceeds $60,000, on a multiple-choice list.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Remember, Bills-Giants last week nearly topped 60 points, and the Bears' tie with the Dolphins was also high-scoring.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Senior, 6-0, 210 Accolades: 4-star prospect; ESPN top 300; three-time Sun Sentinel Super 11 selection; Rivals Top 250; helped Bulls to first state title in school history; Palm Beach County Lou Groza Player of the Year Award as sophomore.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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However, demand is currently massively outstripping supply, meaning products sell out within minutes with each new batch.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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On the other hand, while Franklin’s abilities seemingly outstrip everyone else in the MCU, he hasn’t been established yet as an actual character beyond being a cute, towheaded preschooler.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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There has not been a player who has competed or surpassed a senior member in a position.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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In his first seven months in office, Trump declared a national emergency at least 12 times, a feat that has surpassed any other modern president in recent times.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Aug. 2025
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Governance frameworks need to transcend compliance.—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Authentic achievement transcends cultural boundaries.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the literary constellation there are stars that can easily outshine most politicians and historical figures.—
Ha Jin
July 28,
Literary Hub,
28 July 2025
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For travelers who believe the journey should rival (or even outshine) the destination, flying First Class is a must.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Former Mizzou walk-on Cody Schrader eclipsed 1,627 yards his final year in Columbia, setting the program’s single-season rushing record.—
Maddie Hartley
August 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
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The donation is the largest ever made to a U.S. university, eclipsing the $1.8 billion given by Michael Bloomberg to Johns Hopkins University in 2018.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Ace (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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