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skill

[skil] / skɪl /


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Researchers at Georgetown University have uncovered new evidence that the brain physically reorganizes itself as people master a skill, allowing well-practiced tasks to become automatic.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

Aniston’s great skill isn’t acting; it’s knowing how to be both the everywoman and herself.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

It’s hard for investors to learn from their mistakes because they tend to underweight the importance of luck, overestimate the role of skill and “overinterpret what may be chance events,” says Alex Edmans.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

At 5-foot-9, Fery possesses a skill set perfectly suited for low-bounding grass.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

That, combined with the fact that the Huntsman seemed to know how to ride, a skill Jack hadn’t exactly mastered yet, meant that he was gaining on them.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

They described students arriving on campus without the skills to keep up with their peers, and being too far behind to catch up.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

"Expectations have changed; people want variety, pace and to build skills that will remain relevant," she says, "It's about a desire for growth."

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Bloom’s impressive interior design skills were recently put on full display when he attempted to offload another of his California dwellings, a stunning Malibu estate he has owned for more than 10 years.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

Denning believes practical skills present an even greater challenge.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

I hand over the flyer while Emma gives a speech about our skills and prices.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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