adept
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The warning comes weeks after AI company Anthropic cautioned that its yet-to-be-released "Mythos" model was incredibly adept at finding and exploiting such weaknesses.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
He has also shown himself to be adept at curling free-kicks, which have earned comparisons to David Beckham.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
However, for a few of the weapons—the Patriots, THAADs, and SM missiles, which are adept at shooting down short-to-medium-range ballistic missiles—there are no good substitutes.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
He has reportedly built a reputation as a career Apple insider who is decisive, collaborative and adept at navigating the company’s culture.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Masterji Thakur continued: “Every Marveller skilled in spice work will have base ingredients. You must be adept in the flavors of the world. My homeland is a big part of that puzzle.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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