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prowess

[prou-is] / ˈpraʊ ɪs /




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That soccer thrives on the genius and physical prowess of human beings, which also means that the possibility of failure makes it profoundly dramatic, fascinates Luna.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Humphrey credits her on-field prowess to extensive skill work she’s done on her own, first in her family backyard and now on a concrete wall next to the UNC facility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Could his prowess at penalties work in his favour?

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Streep might have the preternatural prowess of a woman born to embody characters and perform them before a camera.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Playing—and winning—a rematch with Spassky would, to some extent, prove that Bobby’s prowess was intact.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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