competence
Example Sentences
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Patchett and her heroine also appear to share this enviable trait: They navigate life with grace, generosity and utter competence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
“Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as the next Federal Reserve Chairman is a momentous step towards finally restoring accountability, competence, and confidence in Fed decision-making,” White House spokesman Kush Desai told Barron’s.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
But having a diploma on the wall is no guarantee of your lawyer’s competence or ethics.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
Faced with an opponent who skilfully minimized his ideological distance from Mr. Orbán while focusing on competence and honesty, Hungary’s prime minister went down to a historic defeat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
At some point in the future, she knew from listening to the second-year students, she would begin to take pleasure in her competence.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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