nose for

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: 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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Belton has shown a nose for the ball in limited opportunities in his first two seasons, which has continued in camp, highlighted by an impressive leaping interception of a Daniel Jones pass at the goal line. —

Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024 This 75-game starter was all over the field, showing off his nose for the football. —

Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 June 2024 Close your mouth and inhale slowly through your nose for a count of four. —

Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024 Pitre's college accolades included being named a First-Team All-Big 12 selection and winning the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2021, thanks to his ability to disrupt offenses as a versatile safety with strong coverage skills and an instinctive nose for the ball. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nose for