Though he had grown increasingly adept at keeping a hold on the creatures, it was still nice to be back close to them.

Thanks to her father, Harding also grew adept at other pursuits.

They've grown adept at focusing on what's worth listening to, versus white noise.

Making one's life miserable is something the Yankees have grown adept at doing.

Some professors have grown adept at getting companies to fund their efforts.

Eyes seemed to grow huge and adept even as they were fooled by the nod of a branch.

Of course blacks grew adept at hiding their thoughts from whites.

Corporations have grown adept at finding causes that tie in with their products.

Apatow was always small for his age, and he grew adept at making fun of himself before others could.

We have grown adept at talking each other off the ledge.