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outstanding

[out-stan-ding] / ˌaʊtˈstæn dɪŋ /




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But before those modest movies became big hits, the first six months of the year boasted plenty of outstanding films to offer viewers fatigued by more of the same.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Raman led Pratt by 21,819 votes, 229,576 to 207,757, elections officials reported Monday evening, with an estimated 148,100 votes countywide still outstanding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Tencent says it currently has an aggregate principal amount of US$17.51 billion in outstanding notes under the program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Zealand Pharma said it is eligible for high single to low double-digit percentage royalties on global sales of survodutide and 315 million euros in potential outstanding milestone payments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“Tony? Yes, he was an outstanding student and a wonderful athlete. Nicole is following in his footsteps, but the pool is her football field. Is Tony in town?”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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