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outstanding

[out-stan-ding] / ˌaʊtˈstæn dɪŋ /




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The Luxembourg-based steelmaker said Tuesday that it sold around 23.9 million shares in Vallourec—equivalent to 10% of its outstanding share capital—after acquiring the stake in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Hershiser said Turner could join him in the broadcast booth, or become a great manager, or an outstanding hitting coach.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

"An outstanding soldier and a role model to many she worked with," they added, saying she had "natural courage that made her always the first to volunteer to the ride the most demanding of horses".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“Several outstanding issues remain unresolved,” wrote Benchmark Equity Research analyst Mark Palmer in a note Friday.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

His story turned out to be one of outstanding heroism: having remained aboard the foundering Athenia to minister to injured passengers and crew, he was the very last passenger to board a lifeboat.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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