finely

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Appeared in the October 1, 2025, print edition as 'A Singer-Songwriter With a Finely Tuned Ear'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025

Finely balanced at 4-4, Draper lost the next five games as Lehecka levelled the match and moved 3-0 up in the decider.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2024

“Shelves with lots of treasures. Finely picked treasures. All had a meaning.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2022

Finely mince the remaining parsley and stir into the sauce along with the oregano and chile.

From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2022

Finely groomed purple and black feathers sprouted from its slender arms, and each razor-like claw on its feet had been shined and sharpened.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older