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

Styles has a knack for radiating charm, honed after years in the spotlight as a musician, and now with some notable acting roles under his belt, he’s more than primed for the stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Over the course of his career, Holtz had a knack for making bad teams good and good teams great.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The Dutchman put his side's knack of winning games with late goals down to self-belief and fitness.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Ralph Myers's story of the crime was pretty far-fetched; his knack for dramatic embellishment made even the most basic allegations unnecessarily complicated.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson