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excellent

[ek-suh-luhnt] / ˈɛk sə lənt /


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“It’s a truly excellent group of players. We got through a very tough qualifying phase, which I think helped polish the team,” said Mark Gleeson, a journalist specializing in African soccer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“Dan is such an excellent member of Congress,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Hadjar drove an excellent race battling power-unit problems and was helped by a masterstroke from Red Bull in not stopping under the first safety car, which gained him positions on Russell and Piastri.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

"Many skilled tradespeople - electricians, roofers, installation specialists, technicians and craftspeople - are earning excellent incomes and are desperately needed by society," Van der Helm explains.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Maggie’s Catholic priest described her as a “humble, modest, and excellent soul.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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