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without difficulty
fluently negotiates even the most challenging slalom courses
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Recent Examples of fluently
Guides know which neighborhoods to avoid, speak the language fluently in places where a barrier could leave you vulnerable, and signal to potential threats that you’re already accompanied — a real factor in destinations like Colombia, where a guide is essential for both safety and navigation.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
The cosmopolitan nature of UAE society means Arabic has ceded ground in daily life, to the point where even some Arab children don’t speak it fluently.
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Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Robinson, meanwhile, delivered Leo a Chicago flag pin and remarked on how the pope was fluently hyperlocal, name-checking the Catholic school Robinson attended, Mount Carmel, even specific city streets such as Kedzie, Augusta and Damen.
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Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
The policy acknowledges that future lawyers will need to use artificial intelligence fluently.
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Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Efira and Okamoto would each spend parts of the film speaking in the other woman’s language – not fluently, but intelligibly enough to perform.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
In Paris, Safonov started learning French and already speaks the language fluently.
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Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently.
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Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
In Iceland, English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently.
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Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
The cosmopolitan nature of UAE society means Arabic has ceded ground in daily life, to the point where even some Arab children don’t speak it fluently.
—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Robinson, meanwhile, delivered Leo a Chicago flag pin and remarked on how the pope was fluently hyperlocal, name-checking the Catholic school Robinson attended, Mount Carmel, even specific city streets such as Kedzie, Augusta and Damen.
—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
The policy acknowledges that future lawyers will need to use artificial intelligence fluently.
—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Efira and Okamoto would each spend parts of the film speaking in the other woman’s language – not fluently, but intelligibly enough to perform.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
In Paris, Safonov started learning French and already speaks the language fluently.
—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
In Iceland, English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluently
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Atlanta companies and commuters have adapted to the inevitable traffic and congestion of the World Cup, finding ways to keep business flowing smoothly while allowing their employees to experience a unique opportunity.
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However, the rush to launch sites that look as slick as iPhone ads has not always gone smoothly.
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Bear detractors may feel that Carmy is getting off too easily in this episode, and that the grace he’s shown is a bit too narratively convenient.
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Lightweight and easily portable, this cleaner can tackle stains in carpets as well as upholstered furniture, appliances and other surfaces.
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Postwar fashion swung hard towards simplicity, and Chanel’s minimalism scaled effortlessly into that mood.
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And none of those stars are able to carry an awards campaign the way Domingo effortlessly has as a model talk show guest and permanent fixture on Best Dressed lists throughout the year.
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Protecting customers starts with managing infrastructure efficiently and delivering the investments already underway.
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At that level, air density has dropped by close to 40 percent, which wreaks havoc on an internal combustion engine, which needs oxygen to operate efficiently.
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Kaum, on the second floor of the beach club, is a top spot for traditional Indonesian recipes, while easy-going Ijen specializes in fresh oysters, prawn skewers and other beachy bites from lunch to well after dinner.
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Very delicate and moist, not to mention easy!
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The official also said vessels can move freely in the strait.
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So for me, screenings where filmmakers can be present, see their films, show them to the audience, and speak freely about them are a truly special experience.
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