adept
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At HumanX, the apparent consensus was that it makes sense that AI agents already adept at coding will excel at finding weaknesses in software.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Since the super-rich are adept at concealing their wealth, the actual number is likely much higher.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
He has been adept at building bridges across Iran’s rival factions, says Ali Vaez, Iran project director at conflict resolution organization International Crisis Group.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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
As a result of all their outdoor exposure, Washington’s boys were, year after year, particularly hardy and particularly adept at rowing in rough water.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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