competence

Example Sentences

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This is further evidence of the competence and bravery of the U.S. military, which is one institution that still seems to work and deserves public trust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

With younger generations even more deeply committed to the instant gratification of a digital swamp, and with national literacy scores signaling ever-decreasing levels of educational competence, I fear the national dialogue will not improve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"The Volkswagen company's activities in the defence sector would rather focus on military transport, because that is our core competence."

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

"We need to make those decisions. It's really frustrating. We need to bring competence which is the most important thing."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

With competence comes a new impatience: Why does anybody put up with the wages we’re paid?

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich