know-how

Example Sentences

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To acquaintances at auctions, McClain said his edge was keeping death rates low, from know-how handling sick and scared calves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The three countries had all the resources, infrastructure and logistical know-how to put on the tournament, having already combining to host six men’s and women’s World Cups.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

She asked whether they could use their technology and know-how to engineer something that could similarly save lives in the event of wildfire flames.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The implication was clear: farming know-how had been imported into the “waterworld” hunter-gatherer communities by women.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

I wouldn't have had the know-how to be a butler in those days.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro