competence

Example Sentences

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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

As if the ugliness of the 120 minutes wasn't enough - the grisly battle, the hair-on-fire panic, the abysmal lack of anything resembling coherence or even competence - there was the disgrace of the post-match.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Mickey is a mix of professional competence and personal messiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

He had a sense that Uncle had done this kind of work before, judging from his competence and calm.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden