excelled

Example Sentences

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Edith saw herself as the ugly duckling but excelled in ballet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“Anduril has excelled at producing hardware with these capabilities and Palantir has the software expertise. Both companies also have a reputation for rapid iteration as nontraditional defense contractors,” Luria said.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The artistic director said the show excelled because of its high production value — something regional theaters are rarely able to execute.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

But it was on their own that they excelled - with a multidimensional sound that incorporated strains of soul, rock, reggae and disco.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

She excelled in school, setting a bar her brother felt eager to match.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel