competence

Example Sentences

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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

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,” White House spokesman Kush Desai told Barron’s.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 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

I think because I mentioned that I had done a bit of hiking in England, he assumed some measure of competence on my part.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson