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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a simple dish that any practiced chef should be able to produce even blindfolded
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as in skillful
accomplished with trained ability
a highly practiced performance of a classic ballet
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as in exercised
to do over and over so as to become skilled
in order to play the guitar well, you need to practice fingering every single day
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2024
Though Biden has struggled to articulate the case against Trump, Harris did so with the precision and sharpness of a practiced prosecutor.
—Amber Ferguson, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
Somebody who is a practiced politician like Biden will internalize and rehearse lines.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 29 June 2024
And so Bryan would eventually meet his nemesis when he was confronted by an orator even more practiced, clever, and dramatic than he.
—Brenda Wineapple, TIME, 28 June 2024
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Harrison is a visionary like László, but his practiced charm is undercut by an absence of humanity.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2024
Though Biden has struggled to articulate the case against Trump, Harris did so with the precision and sharpness of a practiced prosecutor.
—Amber Ferguson, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
Somebody who is a practiced politician like Biden will internalize and rehearse lines.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 29 June 2024
And so Bryan would eventually meet his nemesis when he was confronted by an orator even more practiced, clever, and dramatic than he.
—Brenda Wineapple, TIME, 28 June 2024
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Dealing with issues early decreases management time spent on disputes, meaning skilled resources can be deployed elsewhere.Anna Shields, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, Donnie Yen is set to reprise his role as the highly skilled, blind assassin Caine in an upcoming Lionsgate film.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
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There is intense peer pressure among owners to win this cup, mostly with skillful captains and crews, but sometimes the right puff of wind can make the difference between first and second place.Tonya Russell, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
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Human migration is the purest market signal of them all, and the migration of Arabs into and around Israel signals the soaring economic opportunity that reveals itself wherever the commercially skillful take their talents.John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Sell traveled to tournaments last year as a coach for Giron, who is the most accomplished of the crew.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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Fred Hubler is an accomplished entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in both financial services and technology fields.Fred Hubler, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Attach your iPad to the rower’s frame to access Aviron’s programming that’s designed to challenge beginners and experienced rowers alike.Suzy Forman, SELF, 25 Oct. 2024
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Lower-income individuals without such benefit of experienced tax attorneys struggle to learn of these reporting requirements, especially since tax is not due.Guinevere Moore, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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More federal grants for medical research need to go to states with the greatest health needs, medical providers and researchers in Springdale and Bentonville told Monica Bertagnolli, the director of the National Institutes of Health, on Tuesday.Doug Thompson, arkansasonline.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Lower-income countries, where food and energy costs account for a greater share of household expenses, are also more sensitive to spikes in commodity prices that could lead to higher inflation.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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The new board will comprise 11 master sommeliers, plus four non-master sommelier members.Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 12 Nov. 2020
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And coming back to her non-master suite?Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022
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Our 24/7 virtual support system combines AI technology with expert clinical staff, guiding patients through recovery from surgery, managing chronic conditions, or transitioning from hospital care.Caroline Hodge, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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Get expert advice on downsizing, tiny house regulations, smart storage, and more.Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
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Gorman has already been the subject of numerous glowing accounts of the masterful execution of his own succession planning.Michael del Castillo, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Get The Recipe These no-bake treats are an easy way to impress for novice and masterful bakers alike heading to a tailgate.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Practiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practiced. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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