people skills
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Messrs. Powell and Warsh are both too gentlemanly for that, and Mr. Warsh’s people skills are finely tuned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
“His people skills have improved a lot, and his critical thinking skills,” Reyes said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
To deliver a “revolution” in Fed governance requires people skills to bring along the FOMC, said Emil Henry, who worked with Warsh under President George W. Bush and now heads private-equity firm Tiger Infrastructure Partners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026
A good knowledge of wildlife is required for the job, while excellent people skills are highly desirable.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2025
Actually talk, that most people-y of people skills?
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
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