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masterclass

British  
/ ˈmɑːstəˌklɑːs /

noun

  1. a session of tuition by an expert, esp a musician, for exceptional students, usually given in public or on television

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The epic whining heard across MLB over the Tarik Skubal acquisition is evidence Andrew Friedman and Dodgers management are a masterclass in demonstrating creative leadership to cultivate a winning ballclub.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

"That was a masterclass on how to strike the white ball," ex-England captain Michael Vaughan said on BBC Two.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

On one level, watching Collins navigate these attacks offers a masterclass in professional composure.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2026

His path to the last four in London has been a masterclass in clutch come-from-behind performances.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

He scored three goals in a masterclass against Algeria, just one week shy of his 39th birthday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

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