be better served to

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Is it correct and natural to say 'be better served to do something'?
or 'be better served doing something'? When would it be used?

She would have been better served to wait. She should have made such a decision without thinking about it.

Thank you!!!

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

AnonymousShe would have been better served to wait.

Fine.

There are two basic patterns with the same meaning.

would be better served to
would be better served by -ing

The "by" in the second pattern is sometimes omitted.

She would have been better served to save criticism for other, more questionable aspects of the framework.
He'd be better served to reflect on what Alex Rodriguez has been through this year.
Barnhart would be better served to wait until the end of the year.

Does anyone really think the Tigers would be better served by benching Jackson?
Investors would be better served by separating their portfolios by goals and risk.
Small business is better served by banking with smaller community-based organizations.

Wouldn't they be better served directing their enmity toward the man who chose her?
Would we be better served investing in gold bullion?
Members of Congress would be better served hearing from their constituents.

CJ

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