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outstanding

[out-stan-ding] / ˌaʊtˈstæn dɪŋ /




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It added that his "enduring legacy reflects his underlying enthusiasm for life, his outstanding sense of humour, his immense generosity, and his investigative curiosity encapsulated by his signature phrase: Love Life".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

D-Wave has more than 360 million outstanding shares, while Infleqtion has 218 million.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

But before those modest movies became big hits, the first six months of the year boasted plenty of outstanding films to offer viewers fatigued by more of the same.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, the $39 trillion in bonds outstanding will almost certainly get discounted in real terms through a sustained period of inflation, as happened during the 1960s and 1970s.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"Of course, of course. We're delighted to have another member of your outstanding family with us, Mrs. Das. And now I'm off to a quick faculty meeting."

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins




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