deftly
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The blithe and often zany choreography unfolded intriguingly as its asymmetrical configurations—involving four men, three women and three folding chairs—kept the whole theatrical affair deftly off balance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
It may end up being the best show of 2026, deftly balancing laugh-out-loud comedy and legit creepy horror.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
At the same time, she deftly addresses the era’s shifting sexual politics and role of women in The Beatles’ story.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
Still, even when dealing with corpses, Walker’s characters can deftly deliver a one-liner or a bad pun when the mood needs lightening; she doesn’t really think along drama versus comedy lines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
While I help Peeta coat his skin with the ointment, Finnick deftly cleans the meat from the shellfish.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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