knack
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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
The move would cap a career built on a knack for dealmaking and forging relationships that has benefited the firm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Saudi Aramco has a knack for fixing damaged infrastructure quickly, which could also help to get oil flowing again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The Dodgers should sit Raman in their dugout come playoff time, because her knack for rallying from behind is almost preternatural.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Threpe was an inveterate gossipmonger with a knack for tasteless innuendo, and I have always had a gift for a catchy tune.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Polaroids, knick knacks and mementos are carefully arranged in various tableaus — much as he left them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2025
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
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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