as in excellent
of the very best kind
you did a bang-up job on this sales report
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as in to wipe out
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Recent Examples of bang-up
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
By Jeffrey Kluger September 25, 2024 3:13 PM EDT
The U.S. military has been protecting the home front for nearly 250 years—and doing a bang-up job of it.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Sep. 2024
Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Push bristles back into their usual shape if they got banged up, and lay the brush flat to dry.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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Imagine though that if the AI does a bang-up job, those same people will be mad as hornets.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
By Jeffrey Kluger September 25, 2024 3:13 PM EDT
The U.S. military has been protecting the home front for nearly 250 years—and doing a bang-up job of it.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Sep. 2024
Verb
At Oregon, with Jordan Burch banged up, Harmon also has shown an ability to play over the tackle or out wide and deliver high-end production.
—Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Push bristles back into their usual shape if they got banged up, and lay the brush flat to dry.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang-up
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Every business has setbacks, project cancellations, and external events that can sap the energy from your team members and override the benefits of even the best people management efforts, including personal recognition and communication, and excellent team collaboration.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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With excellent lift access, 12 lifts provide visitors with access to 244 skiable acres.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2025
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Beloved longtime businesses and emblems of the local canon — also wiped out.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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But borrowers should move forward with the assumption that mass student debt cancellation — initiatives that would immediately wipe out the debt for millions of people all at once — is not happening.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Houston’s defense was terrific Saturday, with four interceptions of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and four sacks.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2025
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Green Bay will now need a terrific offseason to challenge the conference’s top teams.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramírez have lagged in voting, hurt by suspensions for performance-enhancing drugs.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Others may become disengaged, hurting productivity, Yost said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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About 12,000 structures have been damaged of destroyed.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Jan. 2025
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Other establishments were not damaged but remain inaccessible due to the devastation.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Rams Saquon Barkley continues to make history with one of the greatest seasons ever Jan. 19, 2025 After the Eagles’ first possession, which ended with a long touchdown run by quarterback Jalen Hurts, the stadium video board featured a shot of Verse, who was loudly booed.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Gutekunst said Wyatt was the team’s best interior pass rusher, which is good for him but not great for fellow defensive tackle Kenny Clark, who makes more than $21 million per year.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Smoke and contaminated water used to combat the fire can lead to air and water pollution, harming nearby ecosystems and potentially affecting public health.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Nicotine in adolescence can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood and impulse control, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
REUTERS,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Bang-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang-up. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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