knack
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A poet before she was a songwriter, Parks has a knack for dropping you into stories that feel instantly familiar.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
During his 19 seasons as a Gonzaga assistant, he developed a knack for spotting international talent and developing it stateside.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Byrne has always had a knack for marrying camp with earnest determination, as though she’s keenly aware of how often the two intersect in everyday life.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
“One Battle After Another” blends both together to become the perfect showcase for Anderson’s knack for capturing human idiosyncrasies and spinning them into grand-scale storytelling.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Jinx had seen Shady play enough poker hands to know that his friend had no knack for bluffing.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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