Example sentences for: acumen

How can you use “acumen” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • When you think about it, none of the three current "serious" boys arrived at fame through public-policy acumen.

  • Portugal remained neutral during World War II, and Salazar demonstrated his financial acumen by selling materials and supplies to both sides.

  • He offers as proof of his fiscal acumen his management of the repair of the Wollman Skating Rink.

  • The possibility that heir apparent Al Gore lacks the necessary political acumen is Issue 2. And, though some predicted that her 15 minutes of fame had expired, Paula Jones' decision to file an appeal sneaks in as Issue 3.

  • Not that Calgary was a wasteland when the post-World War II oil boom began, but it was little more than a cow town, better known for bronco-busting rodeos than business acumen.


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