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as in dexterously
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as in agilely
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The second, hit by Gurriel, was fielded cleanly by Bogaerts, who then sailed a throw over Arraez at first base that bounced into the Padres’ dugout.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025 -
The shop’s wall racks were cleanly lined with his signature shirts, jeans, dresses and caps.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Up on Deck 19, the Sun Deck glimmers with a saltwater pool (aptly named One Pool), jacuzzi bubbles, shaded cabanas for Royal Suite guests, a giant coral mural, and a life-size humpback whale gazing forever at the horizon.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The event, part of Pittsburgh’s aptly named annual pickle festival, Picklesburgh, drew a large, spirited crowd.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Nimbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbly. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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