be versed

Example Sentences

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If you dare venture out, it’s a good idea to use the buddy system and be versed in wilderness first aid.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024

His humble origins and apparent lack of advanced education are factors, because the author of the plays appeared to be versed in a number of languages as well as in aristocratic habits.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2022

To appreciate its importance, you didn’t need to be versed in science, just as you don’t need to be religious to be awestruck by Notre Dame.

From National Geographic • Jan. 11, 2021

We do still have to wash our hands consistently, but at this point, we all should be versed in keeping them nice and moisturized, too.

From Slate • Nov. 19, 2020

There would be no difficulty for the immigrants to find a dwelling, or to make a living, since most of them would be versed in one or other of the crafts in practice among villagers.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various