proficiency

An attack Tuesday night on the port of Novorossiysk was the latest in a series that demonstrate Ukraine’s increasing proficiency at striking Russia’s Black Sea coast.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Spinning that lore for a modern audience, then, calls for fronting the cast with a star whose popular persona is outsized compared to his dramatic proficiency.

From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026

His four goals and four assists along with creating 54 chances, including nine big chances, highlight his proficiency at both ends of the pitch.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

It also would be helpful to introduce futsal, a much faster, smaller-team version of soccer, at a young age to improve ballhandling, decision-making and technical proficiency under pressure.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

He lived in the details and worked his magic in the context of the moment, mobilizing those forces on the ground more adroitly and with a more deft tactical proficiency than anyone else.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

Most of the proficiencies required can be gained through further education.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2023

I sometimes looked in vain for stacks of books along the walls that weren’t didactically aligned with state-ordained, “testable” proficiencies.

From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2021

Beyoncé’s proficiencies include the art of publicity, and her messaging is as precise as her melisma.

From The New Yorker ● Apr. 18, 2019

To that end, Olson launched "Project Lawrence," an effort to increase cultural proficiencies -- like advanced language training and better knowledge of local history and customs -- for overseas operations.

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2011

By this means, you will well employ your precious time, though too many do not understand its value, and make great proficiencies in virtue.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 16 by Sir Walter Scott