shrewdness

Example Sentences

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When the stakes are high, he demonstrates a shrewdness in managing his image.

From BBC

While the practicality of Harris’s proposal may be debatable, its political shrewdness is undeniable.

From Salon

"I saw that spark in him, that political shrewdness in him. I saw a horse going to win big races."

From BBC

Napoleon ascends through shrewdness and dumb luck, taking advantage of anti-royalist sentiment one minute and crowning himself emperor the next.

From Los Angeles Times

Brighton is known for its shrewdness in the transfer market, buying players cheaply and selling them for high prices.

From Seattle Times