competence

Example Sentences

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The relative paucity of American casualties demonstrates the care and competence of the planning by Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

No one, regardless of race or background, can practice medicine in the U.S. without demonstrating the competence to do so.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 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

“The White House is working closely with Congress to swiftly confirm Warsh and restore confidence, competence, and credibility to the Federal Reserve,” White House spokesman Kush Desai told Barron’s.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

A person's knowledge, skills, and competence were unimportant.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow