competence
Example Sentences
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“Technology can assist legal practice, but it does not replace an attorney’s duty of competence, diligence, and honesty.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
This is further evidence of the competence and bravery of the U.S. military, which is one institution that still seems to work and deserves public trust.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The mission is more evidence of U.S. military competence and bravery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
"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
But only the truly gifted ever leave that stage of traditional competence and become creators in their own right.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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