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know-how

[noh-hou] / ˈnoʊˌhaʊ /


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But even with more investment they would still struggle with the lack of know-how, he believes.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

But he’s bootstrapped himself into intelligence and with savvy networking and know-how, he becomes indispensable to the British, volunteering as a major to survey land and negotiate treaties with the Native tribes and French army.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

The ex-miner is using his know-how to rescue others in the same situation as Canonico.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

The students relied on their own AI know-how and a LinkedIn learning session.

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

William Faulkner added his pilot’s know-how to the scenario, getting technical as he described exactly what Tania would have to do to make her plane turn and swoop and dive.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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