outstanding
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The company’s stock price has been volatile, and one of the reasons is that only about 15% of shares outstanding were sold during the IPO.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
A spokesperson for the organisation says the trial risks causing irreversible harm to the participants and will not resolve the "outstanding questions about puberty blockers".
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
A major book fair is making a shortlist of outstanding book categories, choosing from seven options: literature, linguistics, art, history, philosophy, law, and economics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
Clear Architects said the plans were "truly outstanding and innovative" and will ensure a "carbon neutral" development.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
The thing is, she was an outstanding swimmer.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
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