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masterful

[mas-ter-fuhl, mah-ster-] / ˈmæs tər fəl, ˈmɑ stər- /


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Huang is a masterful CEO, but he can’t change the facts on the ground.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

This time included periods when she focused on 2017’s “Zama,” her masterful period piece following a Spanish official in 18th century Argentina “who doesn’t want to be American,” she says, referring to the continent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Having already experienced how reality TV and social media can lead to global success, Cameron noted that Serhant’s masterful use of both mediums was another huge draw to his company.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“They did a masterful job at building support through elected officials that made the city turn a blind eye.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

He had proved himself brilliantly under pressure, and he concluded the briefing with an inspiring peroration that every instinct told him was a masterful exhibition of eloquent tact and subtlety.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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