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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

It was not just about brute force, though, there were deft touches too.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 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

And as an accomplished narrative filmmaker and documentarian, Loznitsa unveils deft homages to Jacques Tati and Roy Andersson, deadpan directors who reduce human behavior to its base movements.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The admiral proved deft at finding the wind he needed to keep the Bloomer in view.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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