knack

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

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

“I’d bet the moon itself he’s all right. That Faucet fellow has a knack for survival, and self-invention, too.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood