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[stand-out] / ˈstændˌaʊt /


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Nylah Moore has been a standout flag football and girls’ basketball player at Eagle Rock High.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

As you can see, the exceptions haven’t exactly seen standout stock performance either.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

This is a style of play that suits Rogers, who combines impressive ball-striking with standout athleticism.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Led by Gray and a standout bullpen, the Red Sox have had dominant pitching during their resurgence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

He signed up for the men’s gymnastics team, where his prodigious upper-body strength made him a standout on the rings, the high bars, and the parallel bars.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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