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savoir faire

[sav-wahr-fair, sa-vwar-fer] / ˈsæv wɑrˈfɛər, sa vwarˈfɛr /


savoir-faire


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The Spanish champions have the experience, the savoir faire, the heritage, the money time mentality and the talent.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2024

Not long ago, a quick-service pit stop would have been unimaginable coming from a restaurateur known for his savoir faire and designer suits.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2022

Selections went from fine French bottlings to show American savoir faire toward U.S. labels as domestic wines improved in quality and stature.

From Washington Post • Dec. 11, 2020

There are, of course, some in Silicon Valley who blend tech savoir faire with old-school Carnegie-style philanthropy.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2015

Were he to be guilty of such want of savoir faire he would inevitably incur some penalty kick or other.

From A Bayard From Bengal Being some account of the Magnificent and Spanking Career of Chunder Bindabun Bhosh,... by Jabberjee, Hurry Bungsho




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