astute

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Hollub was regarded as a talented petroleum engineer but she was less astute as a financial manager.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

His century against Pakistan was sensational, his on-field leadership tactically astute, but throughout he has looked England's only world-class frontline batter.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

To Grisham’s credit, she will probably go down in history as the smartest, most politically astute press secretary of either Trump administration.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

United’s Scott Kirby is seen as a bold, straightforward leader, while Delta’s Ed Bastian is viewed as financially astute executive, reaping the benefits of a solid background in finance.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

Jenner was astute at that sort of thing; he could foresee problems.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien