as in abilities
the physical or mental power to do something
questioned his competence to finish the task without help
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Both have calf muscle injuries—Neymar on his right Pulisic on his left—that are hindering their abilities to play in 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.
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Australia tried to neutralize the Americans’ superior speed and technical abilities by getting physical, rough play that German referee Felix Zwayer largely allowed.
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Those leading campus organizations are building competencies in communication, budgeting and conflict resolution.
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This perspective informs Mentor126’s direction and involves the same three competencies any human mentor would use.
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“Competences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competences. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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