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As a panderer, one artfully strokes purring sympathizers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Aussie guitar duo Royel Otis show up to our interview looking artfully crumpled, beers in hand - but all is not quite what it seems.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

As for artfully implying this event picture’s deft blend of action and drama, the campaign chose a contemplative, mournful image of its star for the main poster.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

Sitting in a bowl on the edge of the host stand with the restaurant’s name artfully etched on the front.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2025

His face and arms are so artfully disguised as to be invisible.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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