skilled

Example Sentences

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"Many skilled tradespeople - electricians, roofers, installation specialists, technicians and craftspeople - are earning excellent incomes and are desperately needed by society," Van der Helm explains.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Robinson and Gus Atkinson both took five-wicket hauls during the match and are very skilled operators.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

To remedy that, BlackRock announced earlier this year that it is spending $100 million to support the skilled trades, including efforts in Texas, where there’s steep demand for electricians as data centers crop up there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Many of the price complaints in business surveys are classic supply constraints: tariffs; Persian Gulf energy volatility; construction materials; tight skilled labor and AI-driven bottlenecks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

He’s skilled at making everyone else look like the problem.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam