deft
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Instead, it has all the hallmarks of both a black comedy comprising carefully crafted scenes and a deft character study made up of painstakingly applied warts-and-all detail.
Poet Laureate, are “deft” and “counterintuitive, but never contrarian.”
Because she is so deft when it comes to policy and economics, she also considers, ‘What can we do about this?’
From Los Angeles Times
Ms. Benedict balances the dangers in her book with colorful settings, deft characterizations and plenty of charm.
With the choice ahead between holding and cutting more, the committee now has some room to maneuver—even as political pressure mounts—thanks to Powell’s deft handling and communication.
From Barron's
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