How to Use know-how in a Sentence
know-how
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The know-how needed doesn't stop at volume.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
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Potato gnocchi can take up to two hours and quite a bit of know-how.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
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Grossi, and some Democrats, note that Iran still has the know-how.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
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Skilled labor is freed up for jobs that require human know-how.
—Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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And doing it with know-how and will power but not their strongest team?
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 12 Feb. 2024
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The know-how and breadth of the webtoon platforms is also at a level now.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Dec. 2023
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Learn investment know-how and get to grips with money.
—Glorious Hoshiko, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
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The team wants to pass along some of that know-how to younger generations.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 July 2024
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There’s no steep learning curve or need for technical know-how.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
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This distinction requires the know-how of taste.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Help save the world and use the icons below to share this know-how with your family and friends.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
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The good news is that a little know-how goes a long way toward keeping you healthy on the road.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
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Saab adds military and defense know-how.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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But, working out safely requires know-how.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
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Armed with the trick to peel them easily, whip up one of these recipes to show off your peeling know-how.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
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The resulting dish is a master class in restaurant-kitchen know-how.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
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Slip on a pair of opera gloves and a beanie to earn extra style points and show off your seasonal know-how.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
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But with the right funds and know-how, anything is possible—even in Italy.
—Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2025
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With a little know-how and some inspiration, there’s still hope.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 7 July 2023
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At its core, the prize aims to preserve heritage, craftsmanship and know-how.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
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Without that know-how, the investment sits idle and erodes unseen.
—Kerry Huang, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
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Fava beans are a badge of foodie know-how and commitment to labor.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
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Cleaning appliances takes only a bit of work and a little know-how.
—Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023
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Avery had rolled out his deadly plans with all the guile and strategic know-how that his navy training had taught him.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
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After all, good manners and a little ballroom dance know-how will always be in style.
—Betsy Cribb, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2018
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Win them over A little local know-how can make all the difference.
—Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
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The infrastructure and know-how for rearing the creatures needs to be beefed up.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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This is where a little know-how is important since overcooked crab legs can be tough and rubbery.
—Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2023
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But with limited resources and know-how, the team struggled to make the vaccine at scale.
—Andrew Joseph, STAT, 1 Aug. 2024
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Ukraine is hoping to trade that know-how for scarce Patriot missiles.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
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