1
as in overcoming
to achieve a victory over
finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess
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as in learning
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I think I've mastered algebra at last
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Recent Examples of mastering
In a world where the average person’s attention span is becoming shorter than ever, mastering time management feels like an impossible task.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The journey isn’t without its challenges, but mastering secure interoperability is worth the effort.
—Arpan Saxena, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Today, the state of the art in both fields is so great that mastering the literature in either one is a lifetime’s work for even the most gifted researcher.
—Gautam Mukunda, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Succeeding in the digital age requires mastering every form of marketing and coordinating them seamlessly—from social media to print, SEO, in-store merchandising and more.
—Tony Ambroza, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Arriving to the City of Light with her husband, Lucky Blue Smith, and daughter, Whimsy Lou, their youngest of three, Smith got ready with Vogue ahead of the presentation, and shared her tips and tricks to mastering a busy mom schedule.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
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Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it.Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Providing hands-on learning experiences and creating opportunities for girls to engage with technical fields from an early age can also play a significant role in closing the gender gap.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But beating the Eagles — on the road and in a short week — would certify Washington in a way the previous 10 weeks haven’t.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The finance sector has had a blowout year, with major banks beating expectations on strong revenue growth, continued net interest income strength, and favorable projections through year’s end and into 2025.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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According to the Latin Recording Academy, more than 30 artists took the stage to deliver show-stopping tributes honoring the memories of key figures who made great contributions to Latin music.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Opposing productivity means stopping progress.William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Mastering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastering. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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