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knack

[nak] / næk /


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Effort, spirit and the knack of producing big moments are commendable but will only take you so far - in England's case, not far enough.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

But his younger daughter, Patita, has shown a knack for judging the broth’s flavor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

She could turn her knack for apartment hunting into something more.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 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

She discovered she had an excellent memory for important information and a knack for separating the essential from the superfluous.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

While there's nothing wrong with a little decluttering, you don't have to shed your quirky knick knacks if you don't want to.

From Salon Jul. 31, 2022

Fifer and Brown are terrific in their heartfelt roles; appealing and relatable, with instinctive knacks for quiet expression and checked emotions.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 3, 2021

To date, these objects have included hand towels, litter, and any random “knick knacks that don’t look breakable.”

From The Verge Jun. 11, 2020

“Just the little knicks and knacks that Kyle brought to me, that’s when I learned the most,” Oliver said.

From Seattle Times Aug. 22, 2019

If we were born with all these knacks inbuilt, automated like ants, we would surely miss the variety.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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