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outstanding

[out-stan-ding] / ˌaʊtˈstæn dɪŋ /




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On the departure of Sir Olly, Lammy said he was "surprised and shocked" by the news, calling him an "outstanding" civil servant.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Police told The Times the man was taken into custody on outstanding warrants, and the suspect did not make it into the couple’s home, only onto the property.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The policies are designed to provide their family with a lump sum of money after they die to cover things ranging from funeral expenses to outstanding debts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The largest outstanding question in the event of LIV’s permanent closure will be what happens to the superstars who joined LIV and find themselves suddenly out of work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

And above all, a prince should strive in all of his actions to achieve the reputation of a great man of outstanding intelligence.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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