more competent
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Restoring the civil-service exam would bring fairer selection and a more competent workforce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
“They don’t have a way to know if this preparer is better or more competent than another preparer,” Olson told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 27, 2026
One of the fastest ways to feel more competent in the kitchen is to own the right knives and to keep them sharp.
From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2025
"I think God's timing is always the best time. I've never felt more competent and more ready for the role as I do now," he added.
From BBC ● May 9, 2025
I don’t know how he did it—except that he is a lot more competent than he appears to be.
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
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