nous
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Paired with the injury to James, England needed an extra dimension and Bellingham's tactical nous and versatility came in clutch.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
The athletes are required to employ all their technical nous to transition efficiently, stripping off reusable 'skins' that give their skis grip for climbing so they can freely ski down two descents.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
But Cardona Coll showed all his experience to fight back and surge into the lead in an astonishing display of stamina and technical nous on the transition.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
She needed all her nous in the 500m.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
“Cette semaine, j’ai une petite surprise pour vous: nous allons regarder un film,” she says, taking a DVD off her desk and popping it in the player.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
