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finesse

[fi-ness] / fɪˈnɛss /




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In their briefings, government lawyers finesse a sanitized version into a clean narrative of law-abiding responsibility.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2026

Now Paul Weiss has an Epstein issue to finesse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 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

I was blown away by their finesse; they could take the tip of their blade and hit their target with such precision.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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