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Adjective
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The business is now in the capable hands of fourth- and fifth-generation relatives, who continue to uphold the traditions and values set by Louis and Regina Graeter.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025 -
Reagan's ability to bridge the partisan divide and work with congressional Democrats on specific bills, such as Social Security reform and immigration policies, suggests a White House capable of achieving ideological success despite congressional barriers.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Customer service reps, especially those with experience, are adept at handling these data discrepancies.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The ants that nest in pots are adept at picking up their colonies and moving them quickly, says Liesch.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Many of these apprentices were not skilled tradesmen.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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The same is true of pickleball, where a skilled player with the right paddle can cause problems for an opponent.—
Martin Cizmar,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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The two were able to team up for a split second to get Nia Jax out of the way.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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The coyote approached and then lunged at the dog, but the person was able to run back inside with the dog before the coyote attacked the pet.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The result is a skillful balance between dewy and glossy, blushy and gleamy.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
18 July 2025
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But despite those skillful trappings, the story soon feels ponderous.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Statewide, 28 schools got A grades despite at least half of their students not being proficient in language arts, while 56 schools got the top grade even though half or more of their students scored poorly in math.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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While only half its students were proficient in math and language arts this year, two years ago, only 25% scored well in language arts and 11% in math.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Brosnahan is competent, if too much of a stock character in the Planet offices—and wonderfully layered in her domestic scenes with Corenswet—but is swallowed entirely when Lois is meant to move the plot forward.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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That includes reversing harmful provisions in the reconciliation bill, reinstating valuation protections for family businesses, making estate planning resources accessible, and investing in culturally competent legal and financial services in our communities.—
Jehan Crump‑Gibson,
Essence,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The masterly second installment of Wolf Hall retails permanent lessons in power.—
Martha Bayles,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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Here and elsewhere, the intermingling of voices and instruments is masterly.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Habile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habile. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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