finesse

Example Sentences

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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

His game management was also immense - he showed an excellent balance of finesse and control, and made some strong decisions when things were not going to plan in the first half.

From BBC

With enough time and imagination, kickers and equipment managers are capable of finessing footballs in ways that make them soar.

From The Wall Street Journal