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Noun
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Those teams comprising the list aren’t just over-achievers making a magical run.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026 -
Among history’s Polish names of leaders and achievers, Madame Marie Curie, the Polish-French physicist and chemist, is a clear favorite from my classroom history days.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But, hey, this was to be expected from a meeting of two Central Division powerhouses.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Not only the threat from the traditional powerhouses of McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull but also that posed by a teammate and direct rival – something Russell thrives on.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Creative people who are self-starters are going to be fine.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Nov. 2025
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Some people are self-starters, while others require very clear guidelines and goals.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The match would often feature the X-Division’s highflyers and provided some heart-stopping moments.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ankrum studies financial arcana such as the Journal of Portfolio Management and seeks out stocks — not sexy highfliers — that are bound to increase in value over the longer haul.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If this unfolds unchecked, a world ruled by superb machine doers could drain life of meaning, beginning with pride in our work.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Billy Goat Tavern was loaded up with helpers and doers of good.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Norvell saw characteristics in the right go-getters early on.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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This means they enjoy being surrounded by go-getters (those who can assert themselves and be unapologetic about doing so).—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On top of these baseline requirements, the bootstrappers must make further assumptions in order to arrive at a unique answer.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Overachievers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overachievers. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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