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as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
as a hospital volunteer you have given exemplary service to your community
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as in warning
serving as or offering a warning
armies have traditionally used public execution as an exemplary punishment for the crime of desertion
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Recent Examples of exemplary
All three finishes look great and the build quality is exemplary.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
With that, this Santos certainly passes the vibe check, and this particular example, which comes to us from Wind Vintage, is in exemplary condition.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2024
He has been accused of destroying Colombia's exemplary health care system, expropriating pension funds, paying off delinquent youth with government funds, and ordering the military to cease capturing crime gang leaders.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Three of District 203’s 22 schools were designated exemplary for the last school year: Ellsworth Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Naperville North High School.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
With that, this Santos certainly passes the vibe check, and this particular example, which comes to us from Wind Vintage, is in exemplary condition.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2024
He has been accused of destroying Colombia's exemplary health care system, expropriating pension funds, paying off delinquent youth with government funds, and ordering the military to cease capturing crime gang leaders.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Three of District 203’s 22 schools were designated exemplary for the last school year: Ellsworth Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Naperville North High School.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
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The two drive through a classic American landscape with Roan's parents in the backseat.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The cropped sweatshirt has a drop sleeve that adds interest, a classic crew neckline, and elastic wrists for a crisper fit.Shea Simmons, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The bureau also will post more warning notices at 750 livestock sale facilities and review other potential changes to federal regulations.SCOTT SONNER, Star Tribune, 27 July 2021
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In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.Andrew Whitby, Time, 17 Apr. 2020
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The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Develop Mobile Apps Another excellent and popular idea to build passive income is app creation.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Give me a break, the Club bank stock is currently at $75, with runway to go higher when the Fed lifts its punitive asset cap.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Although Hochman has said his administration will not abandon all of Gascón’s criminal justice reform focus in service of public safety, his early policy positions seem more focused on punitive measures.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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Movies Review: Anticipating loss, sisters rub against old frictions in superb ‘His Three Daughters’ Sept. 6, 2024 These three different sisters are gathering for the same reason: Their father is going to pass.Azazel Jacobs, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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The violin solo with which the piece began danced nimbly between low and high notes, an example of superb playing with a complex rhythm that wound its way through tight tonal intervals.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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So those things are most challenging to teach: getting off the ball, range, making exceptional plays, his pre-pitch timing.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The hotel’s exceptional attention to detail in indigenous design and tailored service, along with its commitment to sustainability and the preservation of the local ecosystem, adds an enriching layer to your stay.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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This solution is also perfect to prepare for emergency power outages.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mackinac Island surpassed the competition in most areas, scoring over 99 points (out of a possible 100) in four categories and a perfect 100 for its bike access to parks and sports facilities.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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This Week Between January and June of 2024, there was a 31% increase in the number of unique promo codes issued by retailers.Rhett Power, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Vehicles come equipped with unique shock absorbers to cushion the impact from a grueling rock climb.Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Exemplary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplary. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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