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skill

[skil] / skɪl /


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He said on the “OMR” podcast that his successor will need a different skill set.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"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

It’s to say that I actually used my skill set to come out on top.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Even so, the study adds another remarkable skill to the growing list of abilities that make octopuses some of the most fascinating animals in the ocean.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Whatever bravery or skill I had ever shown were gifts of God—sheer loans from Him of the talent needed to do a job.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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