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Lennon has proved his managerial nous plenty of times already this season, but he must down his mentor if he is to make history with Dunfermline.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The athletes are required to employ all their technical nous to transition efficiently, stripping off reusable 'skins' that give their skis grip for climbing so they can freely ski down two descents.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

But reigning world champion Cardona Coll showed all his experience to fight back and surge into the lead in an astonishing display of stamina and technical nous on the opening transition.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Liyanage crunched two sixes in his 46, while wicketkeeper Mendis used all his experience and nous to hold the innings together.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

“Cette semaine, j’ai une petite surprise pour vous: nous allons regarder un film,” she says, taking a DVD off her desk and popping it in the player.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed