excelled
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Goalkeeper Scott Bain excelled in goal for Falkirk against his former club - as O'Neill acknowledged - and Falkirk dug in when they needed to get over the line.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
To his family, he was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who "truly excelled" in his "role as grandad".
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Academy life was fueling Stupnikov’s own disenchantment with the army, even as he excelled in sports and schoolwork.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Braves left-hander Ray Kerr, who excelled as a long reliever down the stretch, served as the opener in their second straight bullpen game and third of the postseason.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Physically, she far excelled me: she was handsome; she was vigorous.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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