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excellence

[ek-suh-luhns] / ˈɛk sə ləns /


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"We reflect our value," he said, pointing to its "technology leadership" and "manufacturing excellence".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Would one of the sport's all-time greats be able to approach her past excellence, or would she be a shadow of her former self?

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Giant,” which comes packaged in Nicholas Hytner’s impeccable production led by an unflinching John Lithgow, is similarly elevated by its staging, making it difficult to separate the playwright’s excellence from the director’s.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

He also invited a cadet onstage to highlight physical fitness achievements, underscoring a recurring emphasis on bodily standards as a marker of military excellence.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Amos won the medal for overall excellence in sports, which I was really happy about because, ever since the nature retreat, I considered Amos to be like one of my best friends in school.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio




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