Search results for "Acumen" - New World Encyclopedia

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  • Metochites was a man of great learning and political acumen, with a wide variety of interests. He studied astronomy, and sought to restore Attic ...
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  • by King Henry due to his political acumen, was promoted to high marshall of Calais, and later became commissioner of the peace in Essex. In 1532 ...
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  • in England. He had considerable business acumen. A clause was added to the contract stipulating the cars would be called "Rolls-Royce." ...
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  • stages of the disease, such as loss of mental acumen, its diagnosis and subsequent treatments would plague her. In those times, syphilis, greatly dreaded ...
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  • his mechanical genius and entrepreneurial acumen, operating a profitable nail-manufacturing operation in his father's workshop during the ...
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  • was largely the product of his own acumen and determination rather ... Gan Bao, who recognized his literary acumen and offered him several positions ...
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  • a very high opinion of his political acumen and chivalry. The Aga Khan reciprocated the British commander's confidence and friendship by ...
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  • With Blanche's considerable literary acumen and the financial expertise of his father (who joined the firm in 1921 as treasurer and remained ...
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  • dismissed), Gregory's theological acumen allowed him to return to a position of prominence, culminating in his participation in the Council ...
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  • of her popularity and his business acumen increased their collective influence. She instantly attracted a devoted following, appearing in such ...
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  • *Dudley, Will. Understanding German Idealism. Stocksfield: Acumen, 2007. ISBN 978-1844650965 *Franks, Paul W. All or Nothing: Systematicity, Transcendental ...
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  • a major victory for the British. Tecumseh's acumen in warfare was evident in this engagement. As Brock advanced to a point just out of range of ...
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  • Hao, Zhou Dunyi, and Zhang Zai). This synthetic acumen becomes additionally relevant when one notes the cultural value that Chinese philosophers placed ...
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  • 1920s, also shows his foresight and technical acumen that he relied upon to the end of his life as an inventor and promoter of mass media. ...
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  • Pergamon and Macmillan. Through his business acumen he recognized the opportunity to publish scholarly texts and journals, due to the exponential growth ...
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  • Yao Hsing, deeply impressed with Kumarajiva’s political acumen, intellectual ability and spiritual depth, thought that the offspring of Kumarajiva ...
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  • in the newspapers. Howard, with his business acumen, was ready to cash in, marketing a full range of merchandise to the fans. The Eastern racing ...
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  • success rested not only with his shrewd basketball acumen, but the family atmosphere that he established on his team, and especially the bond of friendship ...
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  • was recognized by his peers for a theological acumen that allowed him to meaningfully address the most pressing ethical issues of the day while maintaining ...
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  • of leadership, organization and political acumen that has enabled them to dominate their parties, despite the many men who have aspirations to ...
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