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1. better off(p)adjective

   in a more fortunate or prosperous condition

   "she would have been better off if she had stuck with teaching"; "is better off than his classmate"

   Antonyms:
   unfortunate

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1. Harlan Krumholz:

   People are much better off today than they were 15 years ago, we will continue to identify our flaws and seek to improve, but people should feel good that all our efforts, collectively, are paying off.

2. Chris Christie:

   I don't think anyone can look objectively at where we sit as a country now and say that we're better off than we were seven years ago on the issue of race in America with Barack Obama as president.

3. Shad White:

   Everything Auditor White has said about this case is true and is backed by years of audit work by the professionals at the Office of the State Auditor. It’s mind-boggling that Mr. Favre wants to have a trial about that question, mr. Favre has called Auditor White and his team liars despite repaying some of the money our office demanded from him. He’s also claimed the auditors are liars despite clear documentary evidence showing he benefited from misspent funds. Instead of paying New York litigators to try this case, he’d be better off fully repaying the amount of welfare funds he owes the state.

4. Tony Perkins:

   I am absolutely convinced in my discussions with the senator that religious liberty will be a lot better off in America with a Cruz administration.

5. Ken McLeod:

   People shouldn't get fixated on the big overall number. In many places, we are seeing it getting safer, even with our current risks that are hopefully diminishing, you're still better off in the long run.

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