nous
Example Sentences
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He adds crucial nous after Villa's plans were thrown a curveball following Amadou Onana's serious knee injury.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The 24-time major champion rolled back the years, showing how he still has the nous and heart to beat anybody.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
England, used to bulging crowds, were simply too physical, too skilful, and had far too much nous.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
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
It grew dark, the approaching night—langui- nous, honey-mellow, luminous—gleamed with a seraphic effulgence.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
