skill

Example Sentences

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But you still need skill when using a drone.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

His skill set has now made its way to the big screen with the box-office hit “Project Hail Mary,” an adaptation of Andy Weir’s 2021 sci-fi novel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“The time and energy you have to devote to learning a whole new vocabulary and a whole new skill set, it wasn’t worth it,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 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

It must have been incredibly frustrating to know that you had such a valuable skill to share in wartime, and not to be able to share it.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein