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skill

[skil] / skɪl /


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Fortunately, she had a leg up when it came to picking up the new skill.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

“If I move my knight here, my opponent will move their rook here, and then I’ll have to…” This is an invaluable skill for life.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

“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

And in states like Tennessee, which does not carry out many lethal injection executions, members of the execution team do not have the chance to perfect their skill by using it a lot.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

This required a different kind of skill and daring.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

She said helping children with skills such as toileting and communication could be a particular challenge for families where both parents worked full time.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

So I think it's great; it shows we have great research and development skills.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

They test key healthy-aging markers including aerobic fitness, agility, relational skills and grip strength.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

AI has the potential to help virtually any student develop high-value skills, a process that once took significant time and expense.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

What skills do they have that I need to grow?

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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