adept

Example Sentences

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In shows like his “La Bohème,” which presented the opera’s four acts in reverse, Sharon has proved himself adept at executing thorny, even silly-sounding concepts in ways that end up being surprisingly clever and moving.

From New York Times

But that renewal process takes time, and the Delta and Omicron variants proved adept at establishing infections before the body’s defenses are in place.

From Los Angeles Times

But he also has this man crush because Connolly is attractive, because he is politically adept.

From Salon

But Iran proved most adept at exploiting the power vacuum left by the removal of Mr. Hussein and at exerting influence inside Iraq for its own goals.

From New York Times

So, western Washington gardeners already have a menu of native species adept at flourishing in gritty, low-fertility soils.

From Seattle Times