as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
the company spokesperson deftly sidestepped the investigative reporter's questions
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well
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While Chelsea will be more on the defensive, advance with a draw as well, ES Tunis can only advance with a maximum point effort.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025 -
As amazing as Oleksandr Usyk is and as promising as Daniel Dubois has looked during his rise to a title, their rematch is flying well under the radar.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Deftly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deftly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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