knack
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A World Cup and Champions League winner, one of the few trophies Olivier Giroud hasn't got his hands on is the Premier League title despite a knack for scoring important goals off the bench.
From BBC β Oct. 16, 2026
But he has a knack for knowing precisely where and when to shift from one topic to the next to maintain the momentum of the narrative.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 14, 2026
There is a strong argument that Chelsea find it easier to cope without the creativity of Cole Palmer than without Caicedo's ability in possession and his knack for breaking up play in midfield.
From BBC β Oct. 10, 2026
Thankfully, the Emmy-winning celebrity chef, cookbook author and restaurateur had a knack for working with his hands because he wasn’t a good student.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 1, 2026
I wanted her knack for seeing the good in things.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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Polaroids, knick knacks and mementos are carefully arranged in various tableaus — much as he left them.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 4, 2025
While there's nothing wrong with a little decluttering, you don't have to shed your quirky knick knacks if you don't want to.
From Salon β Jul. 31, 2022
“Just the little knicks and knacks that Kyle brought to me, that’s when I learned the most,” Oliver said.
From Seattle Times β Aug. 22, 2019
I’m just a fan of knick knacks and it’s a cool little music man robot.
From The Verge β May 18, 2018
If we were born with all these knacks inbuilt, automated like ants, we would surely miss the variety.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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