nose for

phrase

: 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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Ronson’s nose for squirreling out a strange, compelling fellow is unparalleled, but his careful consideration of them is an even bigger gift. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 This is a player who has been a modestly above-average finisher throughout his career, and has a serious nose for cashing in greasy goals at the net front. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Inhale deeply through your nose for a count of four, allowing your rib cage to expand sideways. — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Josiah Rand, Chaminade, linebacker, senior Elite speed and a nose for the football, Rand tied for the team lead with 50 tackles for Chaminade, had two pass deflections, and forced a fumble. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nose for

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“Nose for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nose%20for. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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