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skilled

[skild] / skɪld /


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The U.S. skilled workforce is aging fast, while demand for workers in the trades multiplies quickly because of surging data center demand and investment in advanced manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“The world’s leading businesses invest with confidence in Texas because of our welcoming business climate, predictable regulatory environment, and skilled and growing workforce. People and businesses are choosing Texas because Texas works.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"Denby would not have been able to continue for this long without generations of dedicated, skilled people," the statement added.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

It included Gen. David Petraeus and others of like mind who would probably promote officers skilled at fighting the new kind of war.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Fadi knew that great photos almost always showed a skilled use of light.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai




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