outstanding
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"An outstanding soldier and a role model to many she worked with," they added, saying she had "natural courage that made her always the first to volunteer to the ride the most demanding of horses".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Hershiser said Turner could join him in the broadcast booth, or become a great manager, or an outstanding hitting coach.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Only about 15% of shares outstanding were sold in the offering.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
State Farm says 70% of fire claims have been resolved, and some 98% of customers with outstanding claims have received some payment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
There might perhaps have been a time to undertake excavations that might have comprehensively settled our outstanding questions about the topography of old Alexandria.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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