nous

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But 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 transition.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

England had mustered only 128 for nine but showcased their depth and nous, defending a total that looked well below par on a surface offering turn and bounce.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Brown hoped that his old foe's political nous and experience as an EU trade commissioner would add much-needed heft to his government's handling of the global economic crisis.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

That still feels a foolish prediction, especially given his nous and experience on the Wimbledon grass.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

I shook this treacherous woman’s hand and said coolly, en français pour que l’Hauptsturmführer, who doesn’t speak English, puisse nous comprendre, “I’m afraid I can’t tell you my name.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein