skilled

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He said he would be making about $25 an hour, had he not moved into a higher-paying skilled trades role.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"This policy will have no noticeable impact on highly qualified applicants and skilled professionals who have followed the law," the official added.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The findings support what many pianists have believed for decades, while also offering a clearer understanding of how skilled movement creates emotional and aesthetic experiences in music.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The risk was real, but disaster was avoided because skilled people did the work.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

In contrast, time after time, quarrels between skilled and unskilled laborers left the work force weak and defeated.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield