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competence

[kom-pi-tuhns] / ˈkɒm pɪ təns /


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The relative paucity of American casualties demonstrates the care and competence of the planning by Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The mission is more evidence of U.S. military competence and bravery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"The Volkswagen company's activities in the defence sector would rather focus on military transport, because that is our core competence."

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“The White House is working closely with Congress to swiftly confirm Warsh and restore confidence, competence, and credibility to the Federal Reserve.”

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Spanish physicians lacked the competence that Vesalius was used to, and initial hostility to him as a foreigner became exacerbated by the growth of the independence movement in the Netherlands, then ruled by Spain.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin