competence

Example Sentences

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“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 crew handled the systems with competence and grace.

From BBC • 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

And of course they all got brown woollen socks knitted by yours truly, displaying various degrees of competence.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly