But he has been forgiven because of his sheer talent.
The Sun
And yet remarkably — through sheer talent or sheer chutzpah depending on one's point of view — he appears to have found a market.
Times, Sunday Times
Great fast bowlers and big hitters used to emerge through sheer talent but that has dried up in recent years.
Times, Sunday Times
The sheer talent, of course, goes without saying.
Times, Sunday Times
This was an uplifting display of sheer talent.
Times, Sunday Times