dexterously

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Recent Examples of dexterously Yet Göring dominates the movie thanks to Russell Crowe’s performance, somehow both indulgently big and dexterously subtle. Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
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Adverb
  • That’s the spousal duo of Kate Kilbane and Dan Moses, songwriters with a splendid sense of how to use mood, melody and skillfully honed lyrics to drive a story forward.
    Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
  • One attendee noted that Power even skillfully covered for a castmate who’d messed up his lines.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
Adverb
  • For three and a half years, Dougherty deftly handled the case, guiding the public through a frustrating competency system and finally a trial that ended with life in prison without the possibility of parole.
    The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
  • Ireland, which did not qualify for this year's World Cup, nearly scored a go-ahead goal but Crépeau deftly stopped a charge by Mason Melia in the 85th minute.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 June 2026
Adverb
  • Shrines, Puzzles, and a Sprawling World The Adventures of Elliot adroitly fuses sharp combat with intricate puzzle-solving, further cementing the Zelda feel.
    Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026
  • Jenny Connell Davis’ adroitly constructed one-act play weaves together significant challenges for four women across seven decades.
    Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Our colleges and universities should train students to expertly navigate the oceans of data and imagery to which they’re continually exposed.
    Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • The bar program features an entirely Mexican wine list mostly from Baja California, Mexico, expertly paired to the menu.
    Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
Adverb
  • But since its inception, the system has been more restrictive and worked less efficiently than some schools and athletes might have hoped.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
  • In many situations, repairing a system makes sense when the unit is relatively young, the repair is affordable, the issue is isolated and the system continues to operate efficiently.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Adverb
  • Marianna Gailus and Sepideh Moafi (The Pitt) ably perform the others, but Jackman is stunning as a man failing to balance love and lust.
    Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
  • The exhibition still ably singles out punk artists and groups with Jewish heritage like the Patti Smith Group, Blondie, Richard Hell, the Dictators and Suicide, as well as band managers, label executives, club owners and photographers who were part of the scene.
    Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Adverb
  • Approximately 160 hours were devoted to diamond setting alone, with artisans hand carving the gold to accommodate each diamond and masterfully setting them into place one by one with tiny tweezers.
    Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • Texture and color are masterfully layered throughout the floor plan, providing an enticing setting for your visit to Mexico’s capital city.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Adverb
  • Why can’t San Francisco’s officials competently replace its trash cans?
    Steven Greenhut, Washington Post, 6 May 2026
  • Outlays old and new need to be justified and competently managed.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026

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“Dexterously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dexterously. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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