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excellence

[ek-suh-luhns] / ˈɛk sə ləns /


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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

Her pursuit of excellence has come with sacrifices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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

The songwriting academy's highest accolade recognises "excellence and impact in the art and craft of music creation".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

I greeted Private Olakunde and praised him for the excellence of his performances upon his drum, for which he thanked me.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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