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
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
Her 2020 made-for-Netflix musical, “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square,” won her an Emmy in 2021 for outstanding television movie.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Officer Delinko, you’re back on the road, effective immediately. In addition, the sergeant has written a letter commending the outstanding job you did in capturing our suspect. This will become part of your permanent file.”
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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