adept

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

Crucially for a trip to north London, the Toffees are adept at defending from set-plays.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Over the years, we devised many ways of obtaining them, but back then we were not so adept.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela