life skill
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of life skill
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Ms. Zenovich possesses the interviewer’s most valuable skill, knowing when to shut up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The literacy necessary to study Confucian texts or Buddhist sutras, teachings of the Buddha, was a rare and very valuable skill.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Sampson, who had been appointed as Milutinovic's assistant to provide some balance as a homegrown coach, soon learned that being adaptable would be a valuable skill working beneath the Serb.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2022
He is like a human search engine, able to recount events and previous games with complete details every time — a valuable skill to have during a blowout game.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2022
Although Haupt courted danger, he managed to dodge any fatal consequences—a useful and valuable skill for a saboteur.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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