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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

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

For my part, I passed with flying colors the screens for gestational diabetes and hypertension.

From Slate Nov. 26, 2023

I passed the test with flying colors and so did everyone else.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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