excel
verb (used without object)
to surpass others or be superior in some respect or area; do extremely well.
has excelled
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present perfectof excel (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Former Black Stars coach Addo used the box-to-box midfielder out of position at right-back, but new boss Queiroz has restored the 20-year-old to the position in which he has excelled at club level.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
“Anduril has excelled at producing hardware with these capabilities and Palantir has the software expertise. Both companies also have a reputation for rapid iteration as nontraditional defense contractors,” Luria said.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
Yet for as long as Smith-Njigba can remember, he has excelled at tracking down balls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
At every step, the former fifth-round draft pick has excelled, posting a 2.86 ERA over 44 innings this year with 46 strikeouts and only nine walks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2025
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From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
