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Does increased athleticism and tactical nous risk losing the distinctive character of the women's game?

From BBC • Apr. 24, 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

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

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.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

“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