guile

Example Sentences

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Howe's side have often lacked the guile to find a way through a low block, which then feeds into their main issue on the road - a lack of goals.

From BBC

The hosts lacked the guile to unlock a stubborn defence once again in the second half - just a week after failing to find the back of the net against bottom of the table Wolves.

From BBC

While the WSL is still a league with a divide between haves and have-nots, those that have still need guile and adaptability to beat sides lower in the division.

From BBC

Harmer outdid the Indian spinners in their own den with his guile and turn.

From Barron's

“She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star,” wrote actor Bette Midler on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times