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know-how

[noh-hou] / ˈnoʊˌhaʊ /


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However, he said O’Neill’s experience at Nike could bring the know-how needed to reset the brand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

He still has the ability; adding that to his know-how and the superb character of a man who was always highly popular with his England team-mates, I would put him in my squad.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

She sees her straight talk and government know-how as assets once voters focus.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

In the agreement, facilitated by the Iranian company Sahara Thunder, Iran sought to transfer the technology, materials, and know-how needed External link to produce a variant of its now-infamous Shahed-136 drone inside Russia.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

I'd been raised with the impression that it took a certain amount of know-how to get by in New York, but a surprising number of our customers proved me wrong.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris