acumen

Example Sentences

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Biden’s advisers intend to rebut the GOP attacks on his acumen and stamina by showing his vigor on the campaign trail and his sharpness in interactions with voters.

From Washington Post

In the extended war scene, the Frenchman shows off his military acumen on the battlefield, tempting the rival army onto snowy ice before beginning an assault.

From Los Angeles Times

His acumen navigated his former team through its early-season malaise last year and to the Eastern Conference championship.

From Washington Post

The unwarranted questions about the Black quarterback’s acumen, desire and leadership aren’t asked as often and certainly not as loudly.

From Washington Post

Mr. Trump’s posts focused on days of negative headlines challenging Mr. DeSantis’s political acumen and his handling of the fallout from a huge rainstorm in South Florida.

From New York Times