nous
Example Sentences
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Political nous is the most important box to tick, Toms said, because CEO Elhedery—previously the bank’s chief financial officer—is seen more as a numbers whiz.
England need the nous of their best player if they are to come back from this.
From BBC
At their worst, there is nowhere near enough nous to stay in a fight.
From BBC
They lack the nous, the game understanding, the mentality to squeeze the life out of a match that should be firmly in their grasp.
From BBC
The role calls for experience in creative leadership, a tight grip on editorial issues, knowledge of running a large administration, political nous, experience of commercial affairs, and a grasp of the global media perspective.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
