Sentence examples similar to a competent lock from inspiring English sources

My son tells me there is no purpose in locking his house, a competent burglar could always get in.

If you have been having trouble operating your safe lock and you do manage to get your safe open, DON'T CLOSE THE DOOR and lock it again until a competent safe and vault technician has checked it out and serviced and/or made any necessary repairs.

There were no locks in Brindley's design, demonstrating his ability as a competent engineer.

I was a competent seminarian.

Eisenhower plays a competent game of golf.

Mr. F. H. Mosher ("a competent observer").

"Is he a competent chemist?

Egypt needs a competent government credibly elected.

First, find a competent, experienced accountant.

Has she been a competent agriculture director?

Mr. Schwarzenegger is a competent biker.