business acumen
Americannoun
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“Ted’s business acumen and sailing acumen were analogous,” his friend and former tactician, sailing Hall of Famer Gary Jobson said Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Marty Krofft’s business acumen was why the partnership with brother Sid Krofft, which produced ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ and ‘Land of the Lost,’ still influences TV.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
And he may need his business acumen to help NMG succeed in difficult commercial times.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
OpenAI still loses billions of dollars every year, and a whole lot of people have questions about the company’s business acumen and culture.
From Slate • Feb. 10, 2026
J. T. once showed his ledgers to the board of directors to prove, as if proof were needed, the extent of his business acumen.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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