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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Though Gakpo was a frustrating watch at times throughout last season at Liverpool, his nose for a goalscoring opportunity cannot be denied. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026 Josiah Rand, Chaminade, 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, 31 July 2026 In trying to explain himself, Cary goes to touch her and ends up with a bloody nose for his trouble. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Pack that sense of wonder and nose for adventure, this is our semester abroad. — Robert Smith, NPR, 8 July 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 14 Aug. 2026.

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