finely

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Three tries apiece had the contest finely balanced at half-time, but a repeat of last year's finale in Parma saw the Azzurre pull away from their deflated hosts.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Each piece reads like a finely crafted essay, enriched by astute literary references and poignant observations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I have a finely tuned Twitter algorithm that surfaces any kind of drama on the right really quickly.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

I found myself wishing for masa harina, that finely ground corn flour that gives so many Mexican soups, stews and chilis their depth.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Several dresses of finely woven cloth were brought out.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis