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[skil] / skɪl /


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"Being made in Denby, in Amber Valley, in Derbyshire, is what gave this world-renowned pottery its soul, built entirely on the irreplaceable skill, pride, and craftsmanship passed down through generations of local families."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Instead his greatest skill was making himself indispensable to the great men who made the real decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"It's a skill that previously has only been documented in vertebrates, such as in some mammals and some birds."

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Issues with the skill mix of midwives had made it harder to provide safe maternity care and maintain patient safety, according to the report.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Similar to many of the other methods, the Orff Schulwerk emphasizes that children should experience first and then analyze or intellectualize about music afterwards, and encourages hands-on music-making regardless of skill level.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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