skill
Example Sentences
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The campaign says online privacy should be taught as an essential life skill "as natural as teaching a child to cross the road".
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
It didn’t hurt that May had been uniquely trained to spot undervalued talent—a skill that took on new importance in the wide-open world of the transfer portal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
In a market where conditions can shift quickly—especially now, as the war in Iran continues—revisiting past calls helps separate skill from timing and highlights patterns that may inform future decisions.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Critics argue the system rewards workers not for skill or experience, but for what their behavior reveals about their financial vulnerability.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
“The two silvery cranes sparkle against the clouds. So many shades of blue and gray, it almost seems painted! Her skill is most extraordinary.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.