competence
Example Sentences
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I don’t think voters would mind boring at all, if it was dolled up with credibility and competence.
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 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
“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
Vocabulary lists containing competence
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