horse sense

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Recent Examples of horse sense Our people have a horse sense for what good work is. Beth Greenfield, Fortune, 1 July 2024 His words of wisdom are tinged with wit and old-fashioned horse sense. Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024 My bet is that Smith has that political horse sense. Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 8 June 2023 But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Jan. 2023 Back in 2011, Daniels, a former Bush White House official and two-term Indiana governor known for his conservative horse sense and low-key manner, passed on a White House run and went on to accept the Purdue presidency. Frederick Hess, Forbes, 16 June 2022 In an age when Hollywood’s highest-profile parent-child relationship is that between Britney Spears and her father, what could be more refreshing than the homespun horse sense of the Howard boys? Peter Tonguette, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2021 People have many ways of talking about intuition: gut, nose, sixth sense, horse sense, Spidey-sense. Steve Kolowich, Washington Post, 20 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse sense
Noun
  • This is a win-win for financial prudence and the environment.
    Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • His insights extend beyond real estate, encompassing broader principles of financial prudence and personal development.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Reaching the remarkable age of 100 is a reflection of a life filled with wisdom, love and countless memories cherished.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Throughout the conversation, Teni’s inherent wisdom—which is way beyond her years—shines through.
    Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The museum has partnered with several local organizations to provide activities to help the community, which fosters empathy, compassion and a sense of responsibility, officials said in a news release.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Homegrown slugger Pete Alonso has continually made the most sense for New York, but his free agency has dragged on for months.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Most notably, a trade involving Bradley Beal going to Milwaukee, Butler going to Phoenix and at least one other team being involved besides Miami, seems highly plausible, based both on reporting by my intrepid colleagues at The Athletic and the common sense of looking at a cap sheet.
    John Hollinger, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement and instead trusts them to use common sense.
    Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Those odds opened wit Makhachev at -900 and Moicano at +600.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Known for his deadpan wit and self-deprecating stories, Uecker will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
    Al Bethke, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Author Andrew Handel said the Index evaluates state education policies across several categories, including school choice programs, charter schools, homeschooling, and virtual schooling.
    Kevin Bessler | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Noem has been a longtime ally of Trump, with a history of backing his immigration policies and proposals.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025

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“Horse sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse%20sense. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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