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skill

[skil] / skɪl /


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“I feel very comfortable that we’ve gotten a group with a lot of experience, diverse skill sets and a common commitment,” Clayton said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

Koch isn’t interviewed, but Mazzio sits with team members, rivals and the now-83 Conner who bring to life the skill and tenacity of the pioneering team.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

“Given the body of work, what he’s done, the unique skill set,” Roberts said, “could be huge for us — will be huge for us.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Backpack has won the annual Fat Bear Week competition after prevailing in what the US National Park Service called a "battle of size, skill, snack acquisition and strategic loafing".

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

While each episode is a self-contained narrative designed to illuminate one propitious moment with as much storytelling skill as I can muster, taken together they feature several common themes.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

The Scottish government would do more, she said, by expanding breakfast clubs for children and investing more than £40m in improving access to transport and skills for parents.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Previous research has found that when the brain appears older than expected, that pattern can be associated with poorer memory, weaker thinking skills and changes in mood.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

Tahj Skinner, the QB but really a safety, shows off his immense skills with a game-clinching pick six with 1:18 left.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

For where else but in our nation’s capital would his remarkable diplomatic skills be put to such good use?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The two hemispheres specialize in different mental skills, but brain functions are not as neatly divided as they appear.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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