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Which ancient strategist is still studied for his military acumen in The Art of War?

acumen

[uh-kyoo-muhn, ak-yuh-] / əˈkju mən, ˈæk jə- /


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Gaspar is the founder and former owner of a Valley insurance company, who has said that his business acumen would be a benefit on the Council.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Before jumping to conclusions, here’s what The Moneyist suggests he do first, and how to deal with a parent’s rapidly declining acumen.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

The agents haggled over prices for potato chips and whittled down operating costs with impressive acumen.

From Slate ● Oct. 25, 2026

They aren’t phased by narratives designed to devalue their accolades and their acumen.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026

He showed his business acumen by selling the compasses relatively cheaply and charging a healthy tuition fee to anyone who wanted to know how to use it.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin


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