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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

David Raya, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba and Declan Rice have been Arsenal's standout players this season, which shows that the Gunners' excellence has been in their backline and defensive areas.

From BBC • May 31, 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

“The quality of a man’s life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor.”

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie




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