excels

Example Sentences

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The U.S. excels at deterrence by punishment—the ability to impose costs at range.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

"Here, every boy is expected to master at least three roles. Take Estevao, for instance: he plays as a No 10, but also excels as a 7 and an 11."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

But Reaves, who excels at nearly every sport he attempts, including golf, bowling, tennis, pickleball and table tennis, just has great touch, Redick said with a shrug.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Its battlefield management excels at tracking hundreds of incoming drones across varied distances and altitudes, assigning teams to counter them quickly, and managing deconfliction to avoid friendly fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“And I’ve heard their cook excels at pastries. Don’t give their young Edward a thought. Enjoy yourself. Let your mother enjoy herself. I will direct the replacement troops here at the coffeehouse.”

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson