with flying colors
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But crises like this are tests of leadership, and CEO George Kurtz passed with flying colors.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
And this time around, recent form suggests the Americans should pass the test with flying colors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 6, 2025
The team’s nine-player draft class passed with flying colors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2025
When it came to the "One Hand Clapping" sessions, McCartney wanted to test Wings’ roadworthiness, an exam that the post-Beatles outfit passed with flying colors.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2025
In the days that followed, the Putnam proved herself with flying colors.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
