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handily

[han-di-lee, -dl-ee] / ˈhæn dɪ li, -dl i /
ADVERB
skillfully
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The automation software firm handily beat revenue expectations among analysts polled by FactSet.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

In the first round of voting, Fry, who represents the area—and not Graham or Norman—won the region handily.

From Slate Aug. 25, 2026

Lilly’s total revenue climbed 48% to $23.0 billion, up from $15.6 billion in the same three months a year ago, and handily beating a FactSet estimate of $20.7 billion.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

"It sits absolutely between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies, and books in fact," he explains handily, as it can be difficult to keep up with the ever-expanding Tolkienverse.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Later that fall, I buckled down and studied for a do-over test, going on to pass it handily.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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