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exceptional

[ik-sep-shuh-nl] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nl /




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SharkNinja screens as a high-quality growth stock with exceptional relative rankings.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

“While Respondents may not in fact possess what extravagant holdings they portray themselves as possessing online, the record reflects that they possess an exceptional capacity to flee the jurisdiction,” Louis wrote in a 30-page ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

He added: "Aneurin has had an exceptional season for Derbyshire in the Vitality Blast and also with Trent Rockets in The Hundred while Henry is a player we have had an eye on all summer."

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

“We believe the combination of alignment to secular trends like data growth and digital transformation, very rapid revenue growth at scale, and a solid, efficient business model makes Snowflake an exceptional asset among software companies.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

The Nightbeast had recovered from Thorn’s exceptional attack and ran toward them, a patch of burnt fur on its face and its red eyes aflame with rage.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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