excellent
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He is a left-footed right-winger who has excellent close control and loves to dribble.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
It also becomes an excellent sandwich spread when stirred into mayonnaise, and a remarkably elegant dip when folded into Greek yogurt.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
“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
“What excellent howlers! You’ll have to teach us to do it, too,” Pater Lumley said, ruffling Beowulf’s hair.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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