business acumen
Americannoun
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Gaspar is the founder and former owner of a Valley insurance company, who has said that his business acumen would be a benefit on the Council.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
“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
Board members were impressed with his business acumen, charisma and his deep love for Disney and its storied history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
And he may need his business acumen to help NMG succeed in difficult commercial times.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
In their circle, it was held to be no disgrace to import goods illegally, but rather sharp practice was accounted a sign of canny business acumen.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
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