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
“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
Just care — delivered with competence and a smile.
From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026
And of course they all got brown woollen socks knitted by yours truly, displaying various degrees of competence.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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