skillfully
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Only by skillfully uniting the two groups—made easier to achieve by President Woodrow Wilson’s refusal to compromise—was Lodge able to prevent ratification and mark himself as a leader of consequence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"Both the State and Murdaugh's defense skillfully presented their cases to the jury as the trial court deftly presided over this complicated and high-profile matter," the justices wrote.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“The Iranians are obviously negotiating very skillfully—or, rather, very skillfully not negotiating and letting the Americans travel to Islamabad only to leave again without any results.”
From Slate • May 2, 2026
He has grown Apple’s market valuation from around $350 billion to nearly $4 trillion, kept growing its iPhone base, and navigated U.S.-China tensions skillfully.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Matt hastily returned to his chair by the front door while Ralph quickly and skillfully drove his car under the clock.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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