competence

Example Sentences

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Under the old guidance on curricular standards, schools were advised to mind their “cultural competence and healthcare disparities.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“The White House is working closely with Congress to swiftly confirm Warsh and restore confidence, competence, and credibility to the Federal Reserve,” White House spokesman Kush Desai told Barron’s.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Health policy in the EU is a national competence, but by proposing the existing "European Social Fund Plus" the Commission says each member state can decide how they use it.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Just care — delivered with competence and a smile.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

A person's knowledge, skills, and competence were unimportant.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow