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[skil] / skɪl /


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“The City of L.A.’s greatest skill is the erasure of its own history, and the L.A. River kind of feels like the perfect encapsulation of this,” Klein said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Aniston’s great skill isn’t acting; it’s knowing how to be both the everywoman and herself.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Researchers at Georgetown University have uncovered new evidence that the brain physically reorganizes itself as people master a skill, allowing well-practiced tasks to become automatic.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

Some have been classic poacher goals, others arriving at the right place at the right time in the box and then those moments of sheer individual brilliance with power, pace and skill on display.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Yet even with all her skill and experience, it was hard for Elizebeth to get the respect she deserved.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

It may help scientists better understand how habits form, why some behaviors are difficult to change, and how future artificial intelligence systems could become better at building new skills from previous learning.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

“Too bad our skills were being wasted,” they later wrote, “on products nobody wanted.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Between training her upgraded skills, she focuses on conditioning and religiously attends physical therapy sessions.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Ruby shows off her Spanish language skills, with a halting introduction that charms Minho.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Everyone would have the chance to show the full strength of their talents and develop their skills.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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