acumen

Example Sentences

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Board members were impressed with his business acumen, charisma and his deep love for Disney and its storied history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

It bursts with insights that mix journalistic acumen with gossip, backed by a score generously seasoned with mischievous violin string plucking.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

And he may need his business acumen to help NMG succeed in difficult commercial times.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Pharmaceutical industry leaders had publicly hailed Pazdur’s appointment as drugs chief, praising his years of expertise and scientific acumen, and were dismayed by his departure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Her voice bobbed, as, with birdish acumen, her blue eyes sparkled at him.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick