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knack

[nak] / næk /


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Sometime later, Jason arrives and demonstrates a knack for reviving from naps the average human wouldn’t wake up from.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026

A World Cup and Champions League winner, one of the few trophies Olivier Giroud hasn't got his hands on is the Premier League title despite a knack for scoring important goals off the bench.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

There is a strong argument that Chelsea find it easier to cope without the creativity of Cole Palmer than without Caicedo's ability in possession and his knack for breaking up play in midfield.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

“An image I had of Ernie was Peter Pan,” Peck said, describing him as someone with a knack for making his way into different venues and cultures.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Mrs. Baylor had a knack for preaching under her breath, and you felt ruined if you thought she was preaching about you.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

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

The furniture and knick- knacks that came with the house were on display.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy


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