competence

Example Sentences

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The crew handled the systems with competence and grace.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“Yesteryear” strays from this well-worn narrative with Natalie, a deliciously unlikable protagonist whose greatest flaw is her competence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"We need to make those decisions. It's really frustrating. We need to bring competence which is the most important thing."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Claude understands that he ought to resent them, but he admires their competence and manners, the clean efficiency with which they move.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr