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workmanship

[wurk-muhn-ship] / ˈwɜrk mənˌʃɪp /


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As workers scrambled to pump out murky water and dumped hydrogen peroxide into the pool, Trump took no responsibility for what many observers chalked up to shoddy workmanship.

From Barron's Jun. 21, 2026

Such designs required careful planning, skilled workmanship, and an understanding of how tool performance could be improved by combining materials.

From Science Daily Jan. 31, 2026

“I came to appreciate the craftsmanship and workmanship in the house,” Gary later told the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 19, 2025

He said the speed is a reflection of the urgency of the public health threat, not necessarily an indication of poor workmanship.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2025

Now, as she talked, the fingers of one hand played over its yarn, as if inspecting her own workmanship.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston




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