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incompetent

[in-kom-pi-tuhnt] / ɪnˈkɒm pɪ tənt /


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“The trial court abused its discretion by considering incompetent evidence in support of the temporary injunction,” the three-judge panel wrote.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

But a Federal High Court judge in Bayelsa, Ayo Emmanuel, ruled that the suit was "premature and incompetent," adding that the allegations against the oil giant were statute-barred under Nigerian law.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

The 65-year-old comedian divulged his 25 favourite moments as incompetent office manager Brent and delved into the inspiration behind some of his most memorable lines.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

"It's highly embarrassing, and it makes them look incompetent."

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

Rarely had I worked so hard at anything, and yet no matter how incompetent I pretended to be, Shelley stubbornly kept me on the payroll.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs




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