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[nak] / næk /


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Its author, Gail Crowther, has a knack for finding new angles on unhappy literary women, including Dorothy Parker, Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He developed power and a knack for hitting balls over El Camino Real’s left-field fence during batting practice.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

What sets their story apart from other revenge-laden tales of late is Harris’ remarkable knack for unvarnished realism.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Yet he possesses an uncanny knack for actually hitting the ball straight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“Percy has a knack for picking good friends. Like you. But Frank, you can trust anyone on this ship. Even Leo. We’re all a team. We have to trust each other.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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