competently
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The client — your friend, in this case — must also demonstrate that the outcome of the underlying case would have been better if the attorney had acted competently.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
But voice notes broadcast over WhatsApp add a new dimension to the problem, supercharging rumors and falsehoods and spreading them to people who might not competently read or write, if they are literate at all.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
And I’m sure ExpressVPN’s support staff can handle those enquiries competently and efficiently.
From Salon ● Mar. 13, 2026
Returning director Dan Trachtenberg hits the beats competently but not too stridently, like a good superfan should.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2025
He argued frequently and fairly competently with the judges.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
