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standout

[stand-out] / ˈstændˌaʊt /


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The Dodgers’ long-term experiment with pitcher Roki Sasaki is paying off, transforming an often-wobbly prospect into a reliable standout in the rotation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

It was chosen to play an anchor role in the standout $27 billion U.S. listing of shares of South Korean chip maker SK Hynix.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

As you can see, the exceptions haven’t exactly seen standout stock performance either.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Led by Gray and a standout bullpen, the Red Sox have had dominant pitching during their resurgence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

“Just wonderful and unique. I love them, and I know you will love our standout poets that we’re going to study this year.”

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan




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