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skilled

[skild] / skɪld /


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Even before the pandemic, more than one in five construction firms struggled with a lack of skilled staff, exacerbated by Brexit.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

"We've got some highly skilled analysts who do a lot of work pre-game and give information to the officials: such as what they're likely to see, the way that the team sets up," Webb said.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

The company also launched a “workforce academy” program to train skilled laborers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

They’re all skilled musicians, having done their due diligence in different music groups, but nothing has clicked like the parasocial success that is the Something Specials.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Not only is Jule the child of two exceptionally skilled people, she is a remarkable intellect with a fierce survival instinct.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart




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