adept

Example Sentences

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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

But it added that retailers and suppliers are "adept at managing this type of disruption" and "will work hard to minimise the impact on customers".

From BBC • Mar. 21, 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

Far-right media personalities are adept at commanding attention with showmanship and swagger.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

Virginians were also the most adept at employing what Adams called “puffers,” what we would call “spinners” or public-relations experts.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis