excelled
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At Oxford, he excelled in athletics, winning a Blue, although it was doubtful whether his course qualified him to be a bona fide member of the University.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Tishler, Mr. Werth writes, excelled at the “unglamorous work” of making crude laboratory processes work at scale.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Despite her self-deprecation, this soulful but savvy genius from Appalachia excelled with grace and class.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
She excelled at online learning, which she could do quietly from a corner in Leffler’s office, and was well-liked at the grocery store and donut shop where she worked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
During the Two Minutes Hate she always excelled all others in shouting insults at Goldstein.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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