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
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
Nicknamed "Superman" for his business acumen, the 97-year-old and his companies are woven into the fabric of Hong Kong life through everything from internet services to supermarket chains.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 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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