excel
verb (used without object)
to surpass others or be superior in some respect or area; do extremely well.
is excelling
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present progressiveof excel (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Verse is one of the top players for a young Rams defensive front that is excelling in the post-Aaron Donald era.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2025
Hall is only 20 but is excelling for Newcastle United, playing all 11 Premier League games this season - and was actually given his Chelsea debut by Tuchel as a 17-year-old.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2024
The employer reports back to the student’s instructor so they know where the student is excelling and where they are struggling and can work on those weaknesses in class, Garrett said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
Green marks on the poster board mean a player is excelling.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 25, 2022
"Then to Sylvia let us sing, That Silvia is excelling, She excels each mortal thing Upon the dull earth dwelling To her let us garlands bring."
From The Brother of Daphne by Dornford Yates
