competence

Example Sentences

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"We need to make those decisions. It's really frustrating. We need to bring competence which is the most important thing."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“The White House is working closely with Congress to swiftly confirm Warsh and restore confidence, competence, and credibility to the Federal Reserve.”

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Credibility, I assumed, was built by projecting competence and composure, not by exposing flaws.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

From fewer opportunities to be promoted to perceived competence at a job, researchers have found that mothers earn less money with each additional child they have.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Not for wit or competence or any of the reasons for which Clare had been chosen, but for her kindness.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman