excelled
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He’s also excelled at the 10,000 meters, winning bronze at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Michael was described as a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who "truly excelled" in his "role as grandad"
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
He has excelled ever since, putting up a 1.47 ERA in 18 ⅓ innings down the stretch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
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
They excelled at their job of making sure the enemy didn’t get a wink of sleep, but that meant that they didn’t get much sleep either.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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