Sentence examples for knack of setting from inspiring English sources

His popularity originated from his populist rhetoric, social programmes and knack of setting the political agenda.

Jerman had the enviable knack of setting off vivid correspondence from the readers; this one was a blazing rocket.

His friends say he has a knack of setting his heart on the unobtainable – young, beautiful, blonde and about to be married.

In a cutthroat industry where success hinges on a tenuous balance of buzz and whim, Mr. Morr has shown a knack for setting up in happening neighborhoods right before they happen.

Introverted Josephine Traughton, who lacks "the knack of existing", seems set to be successfully "regraded" after a breakdown but hides out in the walled ditch, or ha-ha, in the hospital garden, and eventually escapes the roles forced on her.

Third set: Murray 6-3, 6-4, 0-1 Lopez* Good service game from Lopez who has rediscovered the knack of serving aces.

It was this knack--for setting things up and starting new things--that Weigel particularly noticed in his postdoc.

His auditory memory and knack for dialogue set him apart from other writers.

"I thought at that stage they were favourites to come in the top three, but I couldn't quite believe what happened". Houghton thinks Ireland's knack of not conceding goals was what set them apart and is what could ensure their qualification after Tuesday's second leg.

He also has the knack of pruning businesses that do not pay.

"Lee Hughes has got that horrible knack of being at the right place at the right time.