adept

Example Sentences

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The problem is that in the modern game, teams have become shockingly adept at putting their outfielders in the exact right place to prevent them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

He has looked equally adept whether Guardiola has picked him at left-back or in midfield but on the evidence of these impressive performance, he his playing himself into contention for this summer's World Cup.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Releasing sterilized males involves no pesticides, and also leverages the insect’s biology: Males in lust are adept at finding females.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

It has also proven adept at using electronic warfare to jam or spoof drones’ communication signals on a large scale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

As it happened, he proved to be extremely adept at getting his name into print and his mug on the telly.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer