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excellence

[ek-suh-luhns] / ˈɛk sə ləns /


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Would one of the sport's all-time greats be able to approach her past excellence, or would she be a shadow of her former self?

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Her pursuit of excellence has come with sacrifices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

He also invited a cadet onstage to highlight physical fitness achievements, underscoring a recurring emphasis on bodily standards as a marker of military excellence.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

“I am focused on elevating the customer experience, advancing operational excellence, and strengthening the franchisee financial model to deliver sustainable, profitable growth. I believe the best days for Wendy’s are ahead.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

When I think upon their excellence of parts, their facility in the vaguaries of our Anglo-Saxon cant, I am ashamed at the pride with which my masters regarded my own slender accomplishments.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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