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slick

[slik] / slɪk /




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Gilhooly sees Carney as a "slick guy" comfortable in "nice suits."

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

And ... as I said, the energy’s different, it’s a little bit different, and it’s less slick.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

An Instagram post on March 7 from Dubai’s official tourism account featured slick visuals of the emirate’s landmark high-rise buildings overlaid with a catchy pop-soundtrack that declares: “Dubai is still the safest place on Earth.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

With professional photos and slick videos, US Central Command has been posting every few hours on social media about the kinds of weapons, jets and ships being used.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Jack loosened his grip a bit to shift his body, and his arms slipped on the slick surface.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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