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world-class

[wurld-klas, -klahs] / ˈwɜrldˈklæs, -ˈklɑs /




















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The European Union seeks to be a single market with world-class companies, but it hasn’t worked out that way in banking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

“In order to stay a world-class venue, you have to think about what the best experience for everybody is,” Vu said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

Bellingham's place in England's team was a live debate before the World Cup, but he has answered the questions as all world-class players do, with game-changing, match-winner performances on the highest stage.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

“This addition of world-class U.S. production capacity supports our long-term strategy of diversifying our energy exposure, capturing economies of scale, and lowering both fixed costs and capital per ton,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Even though Coach Mustilli told me he believed I had what it took to make it all the way to the Olympics, my path to becoming a world-class athlete didn’t suddenly materialize.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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