knack
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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
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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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