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[skild] / skɪld /


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With the APC holding 31 out of Nigeria's 36 powerful governorships, Tinubu, known as a skilled political operator, has a vast political machine at his disposal.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

Yes, let them try to scrub the memory of Leonard, the intensely skilled and private player who demanded so much of the Clippers when he signed with them as a free agent in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

They tell clients in a note that Hipages, which operates a marketplace for consumers to engage with skilled tradespeople, is a well-run and profitable business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

West Midlands mayor Richard Parker, who backed Longbow with £3m from a government fund, said the project will be followed by the firm's Roadster model, creating more than 200 skilled jobs.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

In this scene, a team of skilled workers—like those in Matthäus Merian’s workshop—create book illustrations and maps.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman


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