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accepted the apology with exceeding graciousness
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Students in the ready and exceeding categories are counted as proficient.
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First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of exceeding was
in the 15th century
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“Exceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exceeding. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
exceeding
adjective
ex·ceed·ing
ik-ˈsēd-iŋ
: exceptional sense 2, extraordinary
exceeding darkness
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