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excellence

[ek-suh-luhns] / ˈɛk sə ləns /


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Most excellence is simply the capacity to endure some pain, and I allow myself to be defeated, especially by larger things.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

“It also speaks to the game officials’ relentless pursuit of improvement and officiating excellence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Presented by the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, the annual event honors American artists who have achieved excellence as musicians, while also championing creative and social integrity.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

In an Instagram post Wednesday, Sharapova said the focus is on “the pursuit of excellence without apology.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“Right, I know. I mean, just look where academic excellence got you.”

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green




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