competence

Example Sentences

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"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

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

Still, some activists warn against equating popularity with competence, or ignoring experience simply because someone is new.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Just care — delivered with competence and a smile.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

He first met Fischer and Hall on the slopes of K2 in 1992, where his competence and easygoing demeanor left a favorable impression on both men.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer