adept
Example Sentences
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Maybe you like training interns and are adept at teaching people new skills; ask your manager if you could host some lunch-and-learn sessions.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
Vekic, who is ranked 76th but is adept on the grass, is an experienced campaigner and held her nerve to level.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
It turns out that Dudamel is both adept at saying goodbye and just as good at not meaning it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
As the war progressed, the Greek Desk became adept, if not war-altering, spies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Bobby loved languages and, in addition to being fluent in Spanish, was becoming adept at Russian and German.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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