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know-how

[noh-hou] / ˈnoʊˌhaʊ /


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They simply did not have the know-how to cause City problems.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

"Only studies like ours offer an overview of these traditions which bear witness to genuine know-how and diverse traditions."

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

Huettl said the Leapmotor partnership would combine German industrial know-how with the Chinese company's software expertise "to create the best of both worlds".

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

Analysts at William Blair said a rival bid is unlikely because few companies have the technical know-how to absorb a radiodiagnostic company.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

But taking a researcher to court required money, know-how, and the knowledge that you were being used for research in the first place.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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