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acumen

[uh-kyoo-muhn, ak-yuh-] / əˈkyu mən, ˈæk yə- /


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Ng’s team-building acumen is helping her coach up first-time general managers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It is hoped Alonso will have the personality, gravitas from his playing career and tactical acumen to bring the club back to the standards it expects by qualifying for the Champions League and winning trophies.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“Ted’s business acumen and sailing acumen were analogous,” his friend and former tactician, sailing Hall of Famer Gary Jobson said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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

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




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