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excel

[ik-sel] / ɪkˈsɛl /


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Hans Moravec, a pioneering roboticist, observed in 1988 that computers excel at what humans find hard yet struggle with what we find naturally easy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

He eschewed the trappings of wealth — driving an eight-year-old Honda — motivated instead by a “desire to compete, excel and keep struggling to do better.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Rather than focusing only on maximizing status or income, Kajonius suggests people may benefit more from pursuing the things they naturally enjoy and excel at.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

And recent history shows this is the month where City excel and Arsenal flounder.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“Piper needs to find more things to excel at. She won’t have time for magic tricks.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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