"better for it" meaning in English

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          "ref": "2020, “I Miss You, I'm Sorry”, in Gracie Abrams, Sarah Aarons (lyrics), minor (EP)",
          "text": "You said, \"Forever,\" in the end I fought it / Please, be honest, are we better for it?",
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          "ref": "2014 September 2, Myf Warhurst, “Nicki Minaj's Anaconda elevates backside wobbling to a lifestyle choice”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 2022-12-06",
          "text": "You’ve just received a hefty tax rebate? Show your appreciation with a gentle wiggle at the post office when you open your mail. You’ll feel better for it, I promise.",
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          "ref": "2010 February 19, Gina Kim, “America’s Elite, and the Discontented”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 2022-06-17",
          "text": "America has struggled for centuries with increasing diversity and the resulting shifts of power. And we are better for it. As a daughter of Korean immigrants, I have greater faith in our businesses and government because today there are leaders whose stories reflect my own.",
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          "ref": "2004 April 29, “Estée Lauder, queen of cosmetics, died on April 24th, at a mature age”, in The Economist, archived from the original on 2018-02-16",
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        "In a more favorable position on the whole due to something, despite possible drawbacks."
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        "(idiomatic) In a more favorable position on the whole due to something, despite possible drawbacks."
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          "text": "When asked about the mission, he thought John is better for it.",
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  "word": "better for it"
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        "(idiomatic) In a more favorable position on the whole due to something, despite possible drawbacks."
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