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execution

[ek-si-kyoo-shuhn] / ˌɛk sɪˈkyu ʃən /




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“Although Orsted’s very recent track record has got better, we would want to see a sustained period of good execution, in order to become more constructive.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Despite significant gains like the Nasdaq’s 30% rally, experts suggest the tech sector’s ‘easy phase’ may be maturing, shifting focus to execution.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“These results represent the compounding impact of deliberate choices we’ve made to strengthen our strategy, sharpen execution and invest in the areas that will drive our future,” Chief Executive Geoff Martha said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Maybe this TV marriage could be forged by a shared commitment to world-changing work and broken by ethical disagreements over its execution.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

After the execution, Clinton remarked, “I can be nicked a lot, but no one can say I’m soft on crime.”

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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