outstanding
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When companies repurchase their own stock, they reduce the number of shares outstanding, and that can help boost earnings per share.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
In a statement, Jupp said she was "honoured to be asked to lead BBC News", while the corporation's director-general Matt Brittin described her as "an outstanding editorial leader".
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
But the company had trouble obtaining an investment-grade rating on the $1.4 billion that remained outstanding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
But he is also outstanding with the ball because he distributes it quickly and always chooses the right route.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
You had an outstanding junior year at Permian and I am sure your senior year will be even better.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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