nifty
Example Sentences
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Not that “Eternity,” after a plot swerve that had this viewer fooled, doesn’t find a nifty way to stick its heartfelt landing.
From Los Angeles Times
McIlroy was 2 up with three holes to play when Young won the 16th with a birdie and then hit a nifty pitch-and-run up the slope and his purest putt of the week.
From Washington Times
Carr made a nifty turnaround jumper to tie the game again for Texas, but the Miami momentum never slowed.
From Seattle Times
He used some nifty stick-handling to get into the slot before tapping in his own rebound, admittedly tapping into a side of his game he had to suppress for team success.
From Washington Times
Kaprizov nearly completed his hat trick in regulation with a breakaway later in the period, but after making a nifty spin move to shake a defender, his shot beat Merzlikins but hit the post.
From Seattle Times
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