nose for
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: an ability to find (something)
He is a good reporter with a nose for news.
a baseball scout with a nose for talent
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Playing with Connor McDavid can have that effect; Hyman was already a relentless forechecker who had a nose for the net, but pairing him with one of the best puck movers and overall offensive creators in the league took that to the next level.
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Using a 5-7-3 breathing pattern, inhale through your nose for a count of five, exhale slowly for a count of seven, then pause for a count of three before your next breath.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Incorporating these elements may be a challenge—and to Yoshida’s point, a bit too on-the-nose for this sophisticated interpretation of style.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Reilly’s always had a nose for IP.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Using a 5-7-3 breathing pattern, inhale through your nose for a count of five, exhale slowly for a count of seven, then pause for a count of three before your next breath.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Incorporating these elements may be a challenge—and to Yoshida’s point, a bit too on-the-nose for this sophisticated interpretation of style.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Reilly’s always had a nose for IP.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Nose for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nose%20for. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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