Word: excellency
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...cheerleading, they've gained confidence in themselves, but they have all begun to feel the weight of great expectations bearing down on them. An activity that used to be more of a vanity showcase for well-connected kids now reflects the increasingly competitive nature of childhood, not only to excel but to be well rounded as well. Cheerleaders rush from school to practice to private coaching sessions, then home to cram in schoolwork before a late bedtime, only to rise early so they can make more practices in the morning. Good grades are a must, not only to get into...
...perception that Chem S-20ab is less stressful when taken during the summer aside, some students say the course’s structure make it easier to excel than in the term-time version...
...Theater Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy excel as an old married couple in The Petition. Vienna: Lusthaus is a lyrical, abstract dream...
...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...
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...