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[deft] / dɛft /


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Borgli’s deft mixture of punchy dark humor and thorny subjects makes for a distinctly American movie that only a Norwegian could think up.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Nevertheless it has been a coming-of-age moment for Cobolli, whose baseline power, deft touch and athleticism is a match for anyone.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

What I missed amid the novel’s deft personality critiques was precisely what Laura sees in her friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

All a deft segue to WrestleMania 42, which many followers suspect is positioning Brady to be some sort of scripted villain during the WWE’s annual five-day extravaganza.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Billy watched him for a while; his black skin already glistened with crystals of sweat as he threw deft combinations against an imaginary, helpless opponent.

From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers




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