How to Use know-how in a Sentence

know-how

noun
  • The know-how needed doesn't stop at volume.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
  • Potato gnocchi can take up to two hours and quite a bit of know-how.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
  • Grossi, and some Democrats, note that Iran still has the know-how.
    — Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
  • Skilled labor is freed up for jobs that require human know-how.
    — Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
  • And doing it with know-how and will power but not their strongest team?
    — Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The know-how and breadth of the webtoon platforms is also at a level now.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Learn investment know-how and get to grips with money.
    — Glorious Hoshiko, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The team wants to pass along some of that know-how to younger generations.
    — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 July 2024
  • There’s no steep learning curve or need for technical know-how.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
  • This distinction requires the know-how of taste.
    — Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Help save the world and use the icons below to share this know-how with your family and friends.
    — Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
  • The good news is that a little know-how goes a long way toward keeping you healthy on the road.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
  • The good news is that a little know-how goes a long way toward keeping you healthy on the road.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
  • Saab adds military and defense know-how.
    — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • But, working out safely requires know-how.
    — Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Armed with the trick to peel them easily, whip up one of these recipes to show off your peeling know-how.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The resulting dish is a master class in restaurant-kitchen know-how.
    — Scott Hocker, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Slip on a pair of opera gloves and a beanie to earn extra style points and show off your seasonal know-how.
    — Krista Carter, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
  • But with the right funds and know-how, anything is possible—even in Italy.
    — Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2025
  • With a little know-how and some inspiration, there’s still hope.
    — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 7 July 2023
  • At its core, the prize aims to preserve heritage, craftsmanship and know-how.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Fava beans are a badge of foodie know-how and commitment to labor.
    — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Cleaning appliances takes only a bit of work and a little know-how.
    — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Avery had rolled out his deadly plans with all the guile and strategic know-how that his navy training had taught him.
    — Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
  • After all, good manners and a little ballroom dance know-how will always be in style.
    — Betsy Cribb, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2018
  • The infrastructure and know-how for rearing the creatures needs to be beefed up.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • This is where a little know-how is important since overcooked crab legs can be tough and rubbery.
    — Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2023
  • But with limited resources and know-how, the team struggled to make the vaccine at scale.
    — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Ukraine is hoping to trade that know-how for scarce Patriot missiles.
    — ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • My job, my future and my earnings were based on know-how, performance and getting the job done right.
    — Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025

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