as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a British mystery writer who's an undisputed dab hand at building suspense
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The app's in-house trail experts have put together interactive maps of their top destinations of 2026.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Mar. 2026 -
Almost none of the ringside experts gave the Louisville Lip a snowball’s chance in August at Miami’s South Beach beforehand.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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As late as the 1930s, scholars would misidentify the porcelain as produced by other dynasties.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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The last measure is an apparent reference to Homeland Security’s stance that administrative warrants are sufficient for agents to gain access to private properties— a move constitutional scholars, immigration experts and a federal judge say is a clear violation of the Fourth Amendment.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the building itself, the museum holds more than 47,000 works spanning from ancient Islamic and Chinese art to pieces by contemporary masters such as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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History will not necessarily repeat itself – but the masters of the Kremlin should be conscious of the parallels.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
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Shakira, Wu-Tang Clan and Mariah Carey are among 17 artists who are nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2026.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Presidential Medal of Freedom has previously been awarded to politicians, religious leaders, artists, fashion designers and others who have made significant contributions to American society.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Only the best of the bat-to-ball wizards can build a career in the majors.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Everything culminates in a climactic scene in the Shrieking Shack, where the truth about the two Animagi (wizards who can turn into animals) is revealed, plus Sirius Black (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù) comes clean as a friend of Harry’s parents who can also turn into a black dog.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
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Belt-Stubblefield ignored orders to stop and raised his hands, and Neely punched him in an attempt to de-escalate the situation, according to Chamberlain’s account in the days after the shooting.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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Goldberg's relatable flub came amid a Hot Topics discussion about Punch, an adorable macaque whose story of abandonment and bullying at the hands of other primates inside his Japanese zoo enclosure took the internet by storm across the last week.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Online resume advice gurus are also encouraging middle-aged jobseekers to hide clues that could give away their age.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Redfin’s calculations seem far better than those from gurus who mistakenly tell you that recent sales equal demand.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Dab hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dab%20hands. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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