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[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

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

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

This is a style of play that suits Rogers, who combines impressive ball-striking with standout athleticism.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

That song, “R U OK” is a standout moment in Burwell’s score for “Obsession,” the breakout horror hit of the summer.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

White’s father had once been a standout single sculler, and his boy just lived and breathed rowing.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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