acumen

Example Sentences

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Conservatives said ministers lacked the "business acumen" to make it a success.

From BBC

Some of his fiercest supporters have grown to doubt his political acumen.

From Washington Post

His reputation for political acumen and the ability to press for compromise had been tarnished, several officials said.

From New York Times

Bank Private Wealth Management, said owners tended to trust their own business acumen, sometimes at the expense of diversification.

From New York Times

Her biggest challenge this season will be to find that person, but once she does, her politically savvy business acumen will pull her across the finish line at the top of the Roy family business.

From Los Angeles Times