Word: exceled
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...recognize the secret of Hyundai's success. The South Korean company is following much the same formula that Toyota used decades ago to overcome its "cheap Asian import" stigma and become one of the world's most respected brands. When Hyundai first entered the U.S. market in 1986, its Excel sedan--an econobox with a $4,995 price tag--was an instant hit with frugal buyers. But customers soon discovered they were getting what they paid for: Excels were prone to quality-control problems and frequently needed to have parts replaced. Sales tanked, and Hyundai became a laughingstock...
...It’s special to come to Harvard and excel in the swimming pool,” Cole said. “I didn’t set that goal for myself coming in freshman year. I didn’t know what to expect...
Maasdorp’s determination to excel this season was plainly evident in the manner in which she throttled up and down the field, a spectacle of sensational ball control. Weaving through would-be defenders at will, in ways she had not prior to this season, Maasdorp’s stick-handling often proved to be too much for opponents to handle, as her 42 points on the season were good enough for 19th in the country...
Eventually, Maxwell’s father accepted her chosen career, but assured her that she would never excel at it professionally. For Maxwell, this encapsulated everything she was trying to escape from at Harvard...
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