Example Sentences

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The many good, young players they let go are excelling on other teams.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2024

“Because we want young women and Americans to know that women are excelling and being celebrated regardless of their political affiliation.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 22, 2023

The Lakers moved into ninth place in the Western Conference three days ago with a win over Memphis, and they are excelling despite the lengthy absence of LeBron James.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2023

The small Aruban committee visited schools and identified five teenagers who are excelling in judo, athletics, boccia and swimming.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2021

I do it because, as they are excelling parts of poesy, so is there none so much used in England, and none can be more pitifully abused.

From English literary criticism by Various