competence
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The crew handled the systems with competence and grace.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
“Yesteryear” strays from this well-worn narrative with Natalie, a deliciously unlikable protagonist whose greatest flaw is her competence.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 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
“Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” conveys professionalism and competence but is seriously lacking in imagination.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Secondary, College, and Graduate Education Once students reach high school, the problem of teacher competence becomes more critical.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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