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as in dexterously
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as in agilely
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Adverb
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To harvest, simply cut the pepper stem cleanly off the plant and leave about 1/2-inch of stem attached to each pepper.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025 -
The neck of the bottle is frozen, and when opened, the pressure ejects the sediment plug cleanly.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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King Charles and Queen Camilla have a horse entered in the 5 p.m. race, aptly named Reaching High.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Lucy works for a ritzy company aptly named Adore and has just brokered her ninth client wedding.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
12 June 2025
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“Nimbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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