deftly

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Nguyen deftly crafts a poignant and contemplative snapshot of these seven bonded men who are caught between several masters in the creation of “Arirang.”

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Takaichi deftly handled a March 19 White House visit.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Our group deftly made it over multiple water crossings and shared trekking poles and shoulders to ensure we all could make it safely through the creek.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

The show, which is deftly curated by Federico Varese and Jessica Douthwaite, brings together an array of personal possessions, alongside annotated manuscripts, field notes, family photographs, school reports, sketches and correspondence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

"Anytime," the skipper called back, and I could make out his sly smile as he deftly coiled the rope.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos