no better

phrase

: not improved
He was feeling sick yesterday, and he's no better today.

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There’s no better time to stress-test the thesis that Americans were irreversibly beguiled by the World Cup than this weekend, when a new Premier League season gets underway and soccer converts can reunite with their summer heroes. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026 There’s no better place to be than Chicago when both teams are winning, the sun is shining and a cool breeze sweeps in off the lake. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 For some of the city’s poshest properties, there’s no better time to debut fresh fall looks or offer enticing autumn packages. — Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Somehow, the brand has created a boutique feeling in a resort setting, and there’s no better combination in my eyes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no better

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“No better.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20better. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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