skillfully

Example Sentences

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"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

You just have to know how to navigate the groups skillfully.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

She took no notice, but worked steadily and skillfully to build up the fire and set the pan to heat some water for tea.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman