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excellence

[ek-suh-luhns] / ˈɛk sə ləns /


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But there is concern that without their attack firing, Arsenal will have to rely on their defensive excellence to get a positive result.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

I was lucky to have a terrific drama teacher, Ralph Hammond, who demanded excellence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

His excellence eventually stifled racism and quieted critics.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Webb did so by embodying professional excellence, constructing his cases with analytical rigor, painstaking research, and courage.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

You were not expected to aspire to excellence: you were expected to make peace with mediocrity.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin




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