skill

Example Sentences

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The reasons are so obvious that, to the film, they’re barely worth mentioning: age, gender, era, fame and skill.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

But you still need skill when using a drone.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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

If she was tired of his visits, she concealed her weariness with perfect skill, and took care that there should be coffee for supper, “as Friedrich—I mean Mr. Bhaer—doesn’t like tea.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott