artfully

Example Sentences

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He artfully dodges, however, two of the most important issues: energy and immigration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Fans of the classic, artfully made thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock and Brian De Palma will find themselves gripped by the film from the start.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 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

In its meta construction, “Invention” artfully deconstructs our thirst for knowledge and how easily we’re swayed, even when we believe we’re the smartest one in the room.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2025

Dobrynya artfully yanked a magic thread with only his thumb, and a ball of water intercepted the axe, knocking it off its path.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack