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skillful

[skil-fuhl] / ˈskɪl fəl /


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"The Iranians are obviously very skilled at negotiating, or rather, very skillful at not negotiating, letting the Americans travel to Islamabad and then leave again without any result," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

And Mr. Paul’s songs are skillful homages to favorite tunes from the musical-theater canon such as Billy’s “Soliloquy” from “Carousel” and “Ya Got Trouble” from “The Music Man.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The emphasis on skillful play and Bloodborne's gothic, Victorian setting made it an instant favourite with critics, and it's widely regarded as one of the best video games of all time.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Baron was known for his skillful driving on the racetrack and his love of cruising steep canyon roads.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Skipper was a skillful coach, but was rarely present to impart his knowledge.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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