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skill

[skil] / skɪl /


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"This company has an extraordinary history, and what makes it so special today is the skill, care and creative spirit that continue to define the business."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"It's a skill that previously has only been documented in vertebrates, such as in some mammals and some birds."

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Congressional testimony is a specialized skill distinct from earnings calls, courtroom depositions or television interviews.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Greensill breached his legal duty to “exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence as a company director,” the Insolvency Service said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Like any other performance skill, it can be learned with practice, and it is a skill that will help you become an extremely versatile instrumentalist.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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