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outstanding

[out-stan-ding] / ˌaʊtˈstæn dɪŋ /




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Raman led Pratt by 21,819 votes, 229,576 to 207,757, elections officials reported Monday evening, with an estimated 148,100 votes countywide still outstanding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Jersey Netball president Linda Andrews said Guthrie was "an outstanding ambassador for the island".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Tencent says it currently has an aggregate principal amount of US$17.51 billion in outstanding notes under the program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The outstanding question now in each race is which challenger will face them in November.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Small and chummy, the decor was thrift-store chic, and the food was outstanding.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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