excelling

Example Sentences

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Joshi explains to parents that excelling at football could ultimately help their girls get jobs, as Indian states set aside some public sector roles for sportsmen and women.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Izzard has won praise as a dramatic actor, excelling in plays by David Mamet and Peter Nichols, but here seems content to stick to story-time mode.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

The U.S. could lose its small lead if it doesn't keep excelling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Outstanding achievement was thought to depend on strong early performance, such as excelling in school subjects, sports, or concerts, combined with specific abilities like intelligence, physical coordination, or musical talent.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2025

Early on, Jim imagined himself becoming a doctor to treat such suffering, and his excelling in science classes quickened his interest.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French