proficient

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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

Law-enforcement officers at the same time have been taking commercial drivers off the road who are deemed not to be proficient in English.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Statewide, 48.8% of students scored advanced or proficient in English and 37.3% in math.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

Rule one: Always test fire a new weapon, no matter how proficient you might think you are.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen