Example Sentences

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They lost and were exposed to the skilful New Zealand attack.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He was a fledgling star in County's academy, whose attributes on the game would see him grow into a skilful number 10 in the mould of Lionel Messi, often ending up at Europe's biggest clubs.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

By that, I mean the kind of fast and skilful players who continuously work the opposition defenders for 90 minutes by running at them, or past them.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

"She was so skilful and so humble about it. And no one really realised how much work it takes and how much technique it takes," she said.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

When his actions are recognized as skilful, they strike men much more and bind them to him more strongly than does antiquity of bloodline.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli