nous

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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

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

That still feels a foolish prediction, especially given his nous and experience on the Wimbledon grass.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 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

I shook this treacherous woman’s hand and said coolly, en français pour que l’Hauptsturmführer, who doesn’t speak English, puisse nous comprendre, “I’m afraid I can’t tell you my name.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein