competence

Example Sentences

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"The Volkswagen company's activities in the defence sector would rather focus on military transport, because that is our core competence."

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

"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

Under the old guidance on curricular standards, schools were advised to mind their “cultural competence and healthcare disparities.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

Secondary, College, and Graduate Education Once students reach high school, the problem of teacher competence becomes more critical.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos