Sentence examples for competence and a from inspiring English sources

Discretion, competence and a talent for hand-holding are prized of underwriter and undertaker alike.

Just civility, competence and a healthy example of democracy that can make us proud and give us hope.

The theory here is that people crave autonomy and competence, and a reward undermines their own sense of control.

But the Chief of Staff is presumed to have a special competence and a purity of motive, since the Army is non-political.

He and his advisers will also try to shore up confidence by projecting both a calm competence and a willingness to be more aggressive than the Bush administration.

Interviews should be mandatory, not only to ensure competence and a sufficient level of English, but to assess drive and motivation.

Some of the biggest obstacles to better governance are not murderous tyrants but a lack of bureaucratic competence and a divided opposition.

Exuding competence and a command of the issues her rivals could not match, she looked every inch a battle-hardened president-in-waiting.

It is a race for Afghan government competence and a contest for respect and for trust, in a place where all are in short supply.

To the Royal Opera House he will bring imagination, competence and an understanding of what it means to work with artistic directors.

Her Clinton projects an almost demonic competence and an undisguised contempt for a public that has consistently underestimated or rejected her.