See here, old man; there are some shrewd intelligences at present allied with what the theologians call the powers of darkness.

The shrewd intelligence in his face, usually disguised by his stooped posture, was now evident for all to see.

There you have a shrewd intelligence taking advantage of an opportunity.

Steven carefully cultivated the bluff manner of the country squire to shield his quick and shrewd intelligence.

When teaching or transacting academic business, he displayed a shrewd, canny intelligence.

Descended from Italian nobility, her stately manner complements a shrewd intelligence.

To Morse, Richards' eyes suddenly seemed to show a deeply shrewd intelligence.

It was the face of a peasant, the narrow, perpetually squinting eyes conveying a peasant's shrewd intelligence.

Or what a shrewd intelligence functioned within that deranged head.

It was quite a superb thing, combining shrewd intelligence and savoir-faire with just the right touch of slightly sardonic humor.