skills

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Hunched over sizzling grills and shrouded in smoke, trainees at the Yueyang Barbecue Academy in southern China roast skewer after skewer of succulent beef tendon, perfecting the skills that could land them a restaurant job.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

He wanted to understand why his otherworldly raw skills weren’t translating to success on the field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Kindergarten through 2nd graders at Laurel Elementary in Compton participate in a summer bridge program to continue learning foundational math skills if they need a boost for concepts introduced during the school year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

His remarks come after unions and defence firms warned the continued delays to the DIP were a "threat" to British jobs, skills and national security.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

You do all your favorite skills, with names like “angel” and “ankle drop,” names that sometimes frighten you when you’re on the ground.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith