finesse
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, aerially, Zubimendi directs headers with a level of finesse, finding team-mates rather than simply looking to head the ball away.
From BBC
They spend their summers on this 140m stretch, finessing their starts and building their bodies in the gym for the winters ahead.
From BBC
But Rutte appears to have finessed an issue that had threatened to shatter the north Atlantic alliance.
From BBC
Brooks points out that one way high-tech promoters finesse their exaggerated promises is through subtle redefinition.
From Los Angeles Times
Winter salads demand a little more finesse than their warm-weather counterparts, but the effort is worth it.
From Salon
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