people skills
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The real training ground is the classroom, where group projects, Socratic discussions and the process of living, working and studying alongside others force you to learn the people skills that make for a successful career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The others are critical thinking, agility, business acumen, people skills and professional demeanor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Roberts doesn’t just flash his people skills when he’s in ambassador mode.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
The youth organization has its members sell the cookies to learn people skills and how to manage money.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025
Actually talk, that most people-y of people skills?
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
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