prowess

Example Sentences

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Others are ready to play on varsity as freshmen because of their physical and mental prowess.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

James McAtee was a constant threat while midfielder Nicolas Dominguez showed real attacking prowess - his opener was the first goal Forest have scored in 235 minutes across all competitions.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

If you’re Melissa Leo, you might even take out your own for-your-consideration ad to remind voters of your prowess.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

The battle was won partly by the leadership prowess of an individual, Themistocles, but mainly by the strength—physical and political—of the demos, an achievement that sustained the Athenian self-image through the Golden Age.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Like any boy his age, his head was full of dreams of glory; no doubt he had been picturing the prowess he would display at Deepwood Motte.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin