knack

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During his 19 seasons as a Gonzaga assistant, he developed a knack for spotting international talent and developing it stateside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Now, she’s combining her knack for emotional lyricism with her soulful voice, recently opening for Tito Double P in Mexico, and breaking out with her recent single, “Pagana.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

He is widely seen as a gifted salesman with a knack for jump-starting the sort of viral moments on social media that double as shrewd self-promotion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

As the filmmaker behind the acclaimed “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” and “20 Feet from Stardom,” Neville has a well-honed knack for getting to the heart of our most cherished stories.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

“You’re a smart kid, Henry, with a real knack for science. You’re going to show those boys one day.”

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson