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skill

[skil] / skɪl /


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"Swimming is a life skill, not just a sport, and every child should have the opportunity to leave primary school able to swim and be safe in, on and around water," a spokesperson said.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

And suddenly, I felt like I didn’t have a skill that actually could hurt or help anybody.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

His ability to hit for average has never been questioned, but that’s just about the only skill that can be said for.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

What financial skill do you feel like you “should” have by now but are too embarrassed to ask about?

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

Frankly, my skill level was about that of a five-year-old.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

At Revelio Labs, researchers looked at how much companies have embraced AI, based on the skills and titles sought in job postings.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

Apprenticeships are available for school leavers, young people and adults looking to develop new skills or change careers.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

They embraced continuous improvement and innovation, taking advantage of their complementary skills.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

McDuffie and Watson have helped Adams and fellow star receiver Puka Nacua hone their skills.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

Schoolteachers were told to encourage independent and critical-thinking skills in every subject and to teach students to think for themselves.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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