keen eye

Example Sentences

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The father of England internationals Reece and Lauren, both of whom Gjoshe counts as close friends, James has a keen eye for footballing talent.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

And Roosevelt had a keen eye for talent development that he used for his selection process.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"They're not controlling and dominating games as much as he'd want. He's a good manager with a keen eye for what's on the park."

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

With a pot of glue, a blade and a keen eye, Manal al-Saadani repairs tattered banknotes -- a necessity in the Gaza Strip, where the cash in circulation is wearing out.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

Dad's keen eye for spotting criminals of all stripes was impressive.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos