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competence

[kom-pi-tuhns] / ˈkɒm pɪ təns /


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“Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as the next Federal Reserve Chairman is a momentous step towards finally restoring accountability, competence, and confidence in Fed decision-making,” White House spokesman Kush Desai told Barron’s.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

But having a diploma on the wall is no guarantee of your lawyer’s competence or ethics.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Faced with an opponent who skilfully minimized his ideological distance from Mr. Orbán while focusing on competence and honesty, Hungary’s prime minister went down to a historic defeat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The crew handled the systems with competence and grace.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“I am merely concerned for the competence of our technology. If it fails while you are around, I have to ensure that it does not continue to do so, you understand?”

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth




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