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highly skilled

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  • Possessing a great deal of proficiency and expertise in a specific area, often acquired through extensive training and experience.

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"We know how critical it is to have a highly skilled koala detection dog back in the field, helping protect one of Australia's most iconic species," Sharrad said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

"The chancellor has made wealth creation one of his top priorities," the spokesperson said, adding that the UK has "a competitive and stable tax system, deep capital markets, world-class universities and a highly skilled workforce".

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

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  • in their element
  • pro-level
  • top-tier
  • knows their stuff

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  • just starting out
  • still learning the ropes

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