('Brit') She really 'excelled herself' [=she did much better than usual] in her last race!
He 'excelled at' whatever role he played.
She 'excels' everyone else in sports.
(..) Hey, sweet dreams. You too. I'll see you tomorrow night. Good night. The defense didn't really excel last week, I think I'll have a New Year's party this year. What do you think? Well, it's not even Thanksgiving yet, Mom. (..)2008 Two Lovers