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as in overcoming
to achieve a victory over
finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess
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as in learning
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I think I've mastered algebra at last
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Recent Examples of mastering
For resistance training, that may mean starting with lighter weights and mastering technique before increasing load.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Moving beyond self-expression, the goal for McKendrick has become mastering the art of turning private experiences into universal ones.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
There are a few outfit formulas worth mastering.
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Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
Grilling burgers is a rite of passage—mastering the art of cooking burgers to the right doneness can mark a new level of cooking confidence.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
As of now, winning on the ground comes down to mastering masking transitions, managing stamina and your fighter's ground prowess.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Nilles was astonishing on her first-ever live performance of the song, somehow mastering its serpentine intricacies on top of the other 40 or so epics she’s absorbed.
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Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Starship remains grounded by US regulators following a loss-of-control incident during a May test flight, and its ultimate success depends on major technical breakthroughs, such as mastering in-orbit refueling.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
China Miéville is known for mastering new genres with each book, but this one is criminally underrated.
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Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Moving beyond self-expression, the goal for McKendrick has become mastering the art of turning private experiences into universal ones.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
There are a few outfit formulas worth mastering.
—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
Grilling burgers is a rite of passage—mastering the art of cooking burgers to the right doneness can mark a new level of cooking confidence.
—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
As of now, winning on the ground comes down to mastering masking transitions, managing stamina and your fighter's ground prowess.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Nilles was astonishing on her first-ever live performance of the song, somehow mastering its serpentine intricacies on top of the other 40 or so epics she’s absorbed.
—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Starship remains grounded by US regulators following a loss-of-control incident during a May test flight, and its ultimate success depends on major technical breakthroughs, such as mastering in-orbit refueling.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
China Miéville is known for mastering new genres with each book, but this one is criminally underrated.
—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastering
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Forward-looking firms are overcoming this by deploying advanced technical strategies.
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Normal matter can’t be stuffed into a space tiny and dense enough without overcoming a huge outward pressure.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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The first ever major league game to be played in Europe resulted in the Yankees defeating the Red Sox 17-13 in front of 60,000 spectators at London Olympic Stadium.
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The team displayed impressive form in the preliminary tournament qualifiers, winning all eight of its matches, scoring 37 goals, and defeating four-time World Cup champions Italy twice.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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Olivia Rodrigo Finally Hits the Downloads Chart’s Summit Rodrigo has come very close to conquering the Official Album Downloads chart in the past, but her first two studio LPs missed the throne by just one space.
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For decades, biologists thought that early tetrapods, ancient vertebrates that started conquering the land over 300 million years ago, developed like modern amphibians—beginning their lives as purely aquatic tadpoles and then metamorphosing into terrestrial adults.
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Kotsay said Monday that Morris would be used out of the bullpen this time, taking Suarez’s spot.
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The dangerous heat is taking a toll across the Chicago area, especially for families without air conditioning.
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El Tri won its first knockout match at a World Cup since 1986, beating Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night at the majestic Azteca Stadium packed with 80,824 fans.
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In May, just weeks before the ruling, the athlete won the West Virginia Class AAA girls’ shot put state championship with a throw of 38 feet, 11¾ inches, beating the runner-up by just over two feet.
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Technology led to the suspect's arrest Officers obtained doorbell camera footage, which showed a silver SUV stopping along a curb on Majors Choice Drive.
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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