acumen

Example Sentences

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Board members were impressed with his business acumen, charisma and his deep love for Disney and its storied history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

It bursts with insights that mix journalistic acumen with gossip, backed by a score generously seasoned with mischievous violin string plucking.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

And he may need his business acumen to help NMG succeed in difficult commercial times.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Another key to his acumen was his grasp of history.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

The next day, Lourdes works extraconscientiously, determined to prove to herself that her business acumen, at least, is intact.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García