acumen
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Gareth Southgate had reached one World Cup semi-final and two European Championship finals during his reign – but Tuchel's tactical acumen was viewed as what was needed to turn England from nearly men to winners.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
His account on Friday night of Mr. Salonen’s five-movement clarinet concerto “Kinēma” was an alchemic blend of technical acumen and tonal splendor in one of the composer’s most immediately enjoyable works.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Barron’s Live: The Tampa Firefighters & Police Officers Pension Fund has outperformed the S&P 500 for more than 50 years, thanks to the investment acumen of its sole manager, the investment firm Bowen Hanes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Ng’s team-building acumen is helping her coach up first-time general managers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
Her voice bobbed, as, with birdish acumen, her blue eyes sparkled at him.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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