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excel

[ik-sel] / ɪkˈsɛl /


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Rather than focusing only on maximizing status or income, Kajonius suggests people may benefit more from pursuing the things they naturally enjoy and excel at.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

A job in the trades, he thought, might offer a better path—one with less debt, something he could excel at.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Estefan notably opened many doors for Latina musicians — most famously Karol’s Colombian pop predecessor Shakira — to excel in the United States and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

And recent history shows this is the month where City excel and Arsenal flounder.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Peeta and I excel under the new regimen, though.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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