get better
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"I'm ready for more of the same, I just don't think that much is going to get better before it gets worse," said the 26-year-old hospitality worker.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Viral meningitis tends to get better on its own within seven to 10 days.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
It’s a startup system that will undoubtedly get better and improve over time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
For any individual, the “best” claiming age depends on their own health, family history and financial needs, and on whether they believe they’ll get better use out of that income earlier or later.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
In fact, not only did she not get worse, but she did get better, in more ways than one.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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