knack

Example Sentences

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He has a knack for turning seemingly unconnected subjects into elegant prose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Now, she’s combining her knack for emotional lyricism with her soulful voice, recently opening for Tito Double P in Mexico, and breaking out with her recent single, “Pagana.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Over the course of his career, Holtz had a knack for making bad teams good and good teams great.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The Dutchman put his side's knack of winning games with late goals down to self-belief and fitness.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

“I’d assumed you’d be all right. It’s a compliment, really. About your… erm… knack for self-preservation.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman