adept
Example Sentences
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The leagues will tell you that these changes are far less disruptive to younger viewers, who are much more adept at locating programming.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Since the super-rich are adept at concealing their wealth, the actual number is likely much higher.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
He became adept at stalling tactics that gave pitchers ample rest if they’d just returned to the dugout after running the bases.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Anthropic on Tuesday said its yet-to-be-released artificial intelligence model called Claude Mythos has proven keenly adept at exposing software weaknesses.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Claudia would also drive him to and from certain out-of-the-way Los Angeles destinations; otherwise he was quite adept at traveling by bus to wherever he wanted to go.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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