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excel

[ik-sel] / ɪkˈsɛl /


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The teens are part of Make Great Plays, a grassroots organization that gives elementary school students a chance to dream, excel and believe they belong in educational echelons that once felt out of reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The data continue to show that medical-school students and graduates consistently excel at these critical junctures: Six-year graduation rates average 96.1%, and M.D. students and graduates steadily achieve high first-time pass rates on the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

There is also message to his son: "Go and excel in your classes, okay?"

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Furthermore, managers who are managing many different funds may be stretched too thin to excel in any one of his funds.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Because it’s hard to excel at something when you can’t even join the club.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein