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deftly
[ deft-lee ]
adverb
- in a dexterous or nimble manner; skillfully:
The nightjar, a nocturnal bird, is an aerial hunter capable of deftly snatching moths from the air in mid flight.
With clear, concise prose, the author navigates deftly through a complex narrative of diplomacy, war, and politics.
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The process can last up to five hours as stylists deftly part small, evenly-spaced sections of hair, and gradually add in extensions.
For a film that recalls Kidman’s past roles and meets her in this present artistic moment — where she’s been deftly juggling prestige with frothier mainstream projects — “Holland” should be a coup.
Who are the “winners” and “losers” in the story and social history you so deftly navigate in the new book?
President Marcos now appears to have moved deftly to neutralise his main political rival.
Straughan’s writing deftly considers the moral crises we’re steeped in today without feeling preachy, which is a considerable achievement given that a film about faith is the perfect excuse to be sanctimonious.
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