deftly

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He is an able guide, piloting us deftly through the economic and cultural intricacies of a half-dozen societies in language that is mostly brisk and well-paced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

Scene by scene, Ms. Alexander deftly conveys the mounting burden of Carol’s exhaustion and fathomless sadness in the face of this.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Takaichi deftly handled a March 19 White House visit.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The bald man behind the bar gathered up the coins and deftly poured wine into Skarpi’s wide clay cup.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss