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having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability an antique vase of unparalleled beauty

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Recent Examples of unparalleled His unparalleled talent and unique spirit created the soundtrack of so many lives around the globe, including our own. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025 But Trump appears to have made the calculation — at the prodding of Israeli officials and many Republican lawmakers — that Israel’s operation had softened the ground and presented a perhaps unparalleled opportunity to set back Iran’s nuclear program, perhaps permanently. Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025 The president appears to have made the calculation – at the prodding of Israeli officials and many Republican lawmakers – that Israel’s operation had softened the ground and presented a perhaps unparalleled opportunity to set back Iran’s nuclear program, perhaps permanently. Sam Mednick, Christian Science Monitor, 22 June 2025 Balboa Park is a place where world-class museums, lush gardens and performing arts venues converge, offering an unparalleled public experience. Jessica Hanson York, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unparalleled
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  • The only Cuban natives with more homers were Rafael Palmiero (569) and Jose Canseco (480).
    Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • Merrell Women's Moab 3 Mid Hiking Shoes Merrell Men's Moab 3 Hiking Shoes Unsurprisingly, my brother and I aren’t the only fans of these hiking shoes.
    Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
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  • Under his leadership, Apple launched the Watch, expanded into the health sector, and maintained extraordinary logistical consistency despite global disruptions.
    Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • In both cases, the National Weather Service offered clear warnings of potentially life-threatening weather events; in Los Angeles, warnings were given days before extraordinary winds — of up to 100 mph — slammed a region already suffering from a record-dry fall.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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  • And in that world, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia brings not just luxury and off-road capability, but exceptional long-term reliability.
    Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • One traveler noted their exceptional comfort during a trip to Portugal, praising their elevated look and all-day wearability.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
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  • Along the way, there have been some other expressions as well, including single barrel, barrel-proof whiskeys, a series of excellent cask-strength American single malts, and rye whiskeys made with different grain varietals.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
  • There are many excellent CRM platforms that are available at a much lower price point and that can serve the needs of most small and mid-sized businesses.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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  • An unrivaled focus on her career led to a strained relationship with her daughter, Jackie.
    Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 23 June 2025
  • NetJets, with its unrivaled safety record and successful model of selling fractional shares of planes, remains the overwhelmingly dominant leader.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 20 June 2025
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  • His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound and success are immeasurable.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 3 July 2025
  • Accelerated Progress, Complex Integration China’s ability to fast-track large-scale infrastructure is unmatched globally.
    Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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  • The farcical energy that Ralph Fiennes brings to The Grand Budapest Hotel is unequaled in the Wes Anderson filmography.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
  • While rafting trips in the winter months offer an unequaled experience, the prime summer trips provide a sure shot of adrenaline through moderate Class II rapids.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 19 May 2025
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  • The design delivers unsurpassed toe splay, enforced by the separate toe pockets, and a close-to-the-ground, near-barefoot ride.
    Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
  • Besides unsurpassed fishing, the resort provides access to more than 30 world-class diving and snorkeling sites, thanks to its primo location a stone’s throw from the 62-mile Great Astrolabe Reef, the fourth largest barrier reef in the world.
    Alexandra Kirkman, Robb Report, 29 May 2025

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