competently
Example Sentences
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Experience suggests that in office, he is more likely to govern competently and to focus on meaningful legislation and structural reform, rather than obsessively relitigating the 2020 election.
From Washington Post
In a scathing resignation letter, Sunak said “the public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously. … I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning.”
From Seattle Times
Mr Sunak said the public expected government to be conducted "properly, competently and seriously" while Mr Javid warned the leadership was not "acting in the national interest".
From BBC
Mr Javid warned the leadership was not "acting in the national interest", while Mr Sunak said the public expected government to be conducted "properly, competently and seriously".
From BBC
“The public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously,” Mr. Sunak wrote.
From New York Times
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