competent
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And if there were ever a summer when one might have expected a little consensus about the importance of competent food-safety oversight, surely it was this one.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
The HSE also found his actions fell below the standard expected of a competent and experienced recovery driver.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
A social media influencer accused of ripping off wealthy suitors is competent to stand trial in Los Angeles County on criminal charges that she seduced and stole from rich men, a judge announced Friday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
A female survivor will not necessarily prefer a female officer, and gender alone does not make someone a competent interviewer, although evidence suggests that it does help.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026
No, it would be impossible to reach the far shore by swimming, even though he was a competent swimmer.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
Vocabulary lists containing competent
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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