finesse
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Lalo’s prominent violin part was played at the gala with impressive finesse by Hilary Hahn as guest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
"Top drawer. Changed the game for them. A winger that wants to beat his man and deliver with a mix of speed and finesse," said ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
In their briefings, government lawyers finesse a sanitized version into a clean narrative of law-abiding responsibility.
From Slate • Feb. 18, 2026
Brooks points out that one way high-tech promoters finesse their exaggerated promises is through subtle redefinition.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
It felt heavy enough for me to know I could send it down to the other end with force when needed, but light enough that I could deliver it with the finesse it deserved.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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