nous

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But reigning world champion 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 opening transition.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

England had mustered only 128 for nine but showcased their depth and nous, defending a total that looked well below par on a surface offering turn and bounce.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

With a rumoured price tag of about £20m, he offers bite and nous in the middle of the pitch and is unlikely to need a lot of time to acclimatise back into the English game.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Liyanage crunched two sixes in his 46, while wicketkeeper Mendis used all his experience and nous to hold the innings together.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

“Um, nous étions…” Abby smiles up at Madame Blanc, and then waits for her to move out of earshot.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli