excelling

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Excelling more as a draftsman than a colorist, Lam created his most compelling paintings in near monochrome or with a limited palette.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Excelling at the job, though, can be a double-edged sword: It can mean getting recommended for future jobs, but not necessarily as a staff writer.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2023

"They've made so many sacrifices for me. Excelling at my studies is the least I could do for them," she says.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2023

Excelling in sports and heading to Ivy League schools will provide a shorthand for obvious “success” in the sometimes superficial and obvious ways that some parents and grandparents seem to covet and value.

From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2023

“We will sing ‘Love Divine, All Loves Excelling.’

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson