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prowess

[prou-is] / ˈpraʊ ɪs /




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His alleged negotiation prowess was actually nonexistent, as the multiple failures of his businesses should have made clear.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2026

Holland and Zendaya are taking their box office prowess to new heights after their two movies and other films currently in theaters earned roughly $430 million — the biggest collective weekend in box office history.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

For the local bikers offering videos for tourists, Chongqing's motorcycle prowess is a business opportunity.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

Ding’s committee bets that by hitching China’s engineering prowess to the engine of state capitalism, it may eventually get there.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

A turning point though it may have been in the war, it wasn’t exactly a flawless demonstration of military prowess.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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