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astute

[uh-stoot, uh-styoot] / əˈstut, əˈstyut /


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His century against Pakistan was sensational, his on-field leadership tactically astute, but throughout he has looked England's only world-class frontline batter.

From BBC

In awarding Mr. Neil, the Pulitzer board praised his “one-of-a-kind reviews of automobiles, blending technical expertise with offbeat humor and astute cultural criticism.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s not a hagiography—the author is too astute for that, and he gives us too much of himself in the story for it to be a flat-out praise-song to another man.

From The Wall Street Journal

Speak to those who have worked with Iraola and they describe a man too astute to simply go after the 'biggest' opportunity that may come his way.

From BBC

He was an astute businessman and dealt with club finances.

From BBC