outstanding
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"Both as head of state and a successful athlete, he was an outstanding representative of his country. He gave 'All for Norway'," Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf said, referring to Harald's royal motto.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Five of the company’s top executives concealed the inordinately large and risky trades from its board, according to a lawsuit filed last week by investors, suppliers and others with claims outstanding after Enviva’s 2024 bankruptcy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The indictment against Fhimah announced by the US Government in 1991 is still outstanding.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“While this does not completely clear Meta of other outstanding lawsuits, we believe the financial details and platform adjustments are relatively benign,” Baird analyst Colin Sebastian wrote in a Wednesday note.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Finally, Corax was forced to sue him for the outstanding money.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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