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excel

[ik-sel] / ɪkˈsɛl /


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The teens are part of Make Great Plays, a grassroots organization that gives elementary school students a chance to dream, excel and believe they belong in educational echelons that once felt out of reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The data continue to show that medical-school students and graduates consistently excel at these critical junctures: Six-year graduation rates average 96.1%, and M.D. students and graduates steadily achieve high first-time pass rates on the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

"Fraudsters, and romance fraudsters in particular, excel at spinning a narrative that can sound plausible to victims," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Furthermore, managers who are managing many different funds may be stretched too thin to excel in any one of his funds.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

At times they feel afraid, or lonely, or hopeless, just as the less plucky do; they simply happen to excel at keeping their spirits up in a pickle.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood