finesse

Example Sentences

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We've picked power hitters in finesse type conditions.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 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

Winter salads demand a little more finesse than their warm-weather counterparts, but the effort is worth it.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

It wasn't until he took up running, an activity that re-wards will and determination more than finesse or cunning, that he found his athletic calling.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer