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The pair toyed with India's wilting bowlers throughout, with Knight reverse-sweeping and scoring cannily behind square while Capsey struck beautifully straight down the ground.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

The stars are cashing in with Instagram ads for Uber Eats, Sonic and Sephora that cannily reference the scandal.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

Wine has sought to broaden his appeal beyond Kampala and his native Buganda region, cannily adopting the national flag as his symbol, which has drawn the ire of the authorities.

From Barron's Jan. 12, 2026

While the “Longlegs” campaign cannily deemphasized its marquee name, the “Anora” ads pushed its biggest asset, using the tagline “A love story from Sean Baker.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 2, 2025

Travis, again showing admirable social skills for his age, followed Lula with his eyes but cannily stayed behind to woo Mrs. Gates with his attentions.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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