acumen
Example Sentences
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Working with clients who are facing imminent death takes more than just financial acumen, however.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
With their strong Barcelona core and the tactical acumen of Vicente del Bosque, they secured their first-ever title with short, intricate passes and relentless movement, defeating the Netherlands 1-0 in the final.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Barron’s Live: The Tampa Firefighters & Police Officers Pension Fund has outperformed the S&P 500 for more than 50 years, thanks to the investment acumen of its sole manager, the investment firm Bowen Hanes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Ng’s team-building acumen is helping her coach up first-time general managers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
The next day, Lourdes works extraconscientiously, determined to prove to herself that her business acumen, at least, is intact.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
Vocabulary lists containing acumen
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