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Adverb
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s double to right rolled all the way to the warning track, and the throw beat Spencer Horwitz at the plate, but Twins catcher Christian Vasquez could not field the ball cleanly.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025 -
The sturdy, angled bristles swept cleanly across both indoor and outdoor surfaces, and none of the debris clung to them.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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Wardrobe staples are aptly named for a reason—their staying power is earned through their versatility.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Spanning 750 square feet, the aptly named Clueless Suite features a large bedroom, a spacious living area with a full-size couch, and a private balcony.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
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“Cleverly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleverly. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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