competence
Example Sentences
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With younger generations even more deeply committed to the instant gratification of a digital swamp, and with national literacy scores signaling ever-decreasing levels of educational competence, I fear the national dialogue will not improve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Schools that focus on rigorous medical training can advertise that fact as evidence of their graduates’ competence.
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
Health policy in the EU is a national competence, but by proposing the existing "European Social Fund Plus" the Commission says each member state can decide how they use it.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 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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