outstanding
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The hosts were eventually bowled out for 226, New Zealand's Nathan Smith outstanding for his six wickets.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
And then there’s the world that “60 Minutes” has managed to carve out for itself over nearly six decades, one that combines outstanding journalism and massive numbers.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
In England's defence, New Zealand were outstanding, even with Matt Henry limited to only four overs because of a back spasm.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The rest of the outstanding shares are ineligible for sale for 180 days.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The school’s computing school was one of the hottest in the country, the admissions counselor said, and Eric would be up against kids with outstanding grades and achievements.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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