proficient
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Roberto Rodríguez, 48, was one of the most proficient dancers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Film critic Elaine Mancini once described Duvall as "the most technically proficient, the most versatile, and the most convincing actor on the screen in the United States."
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
She said she went out on her e-bike to "become more proficient".
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
He’s equally proficient on clarinet, providing intermittent solos of captivating beauty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
And—to make a long story short—after a while the little pilgrim becomes proficient with the prayer.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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