clever
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With a settlement in place, Williams seemed to lose control over the legal dispute—until this week, when she used the clever procedural maneuver to reopen the case.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
But scientists have been working for a couple of decades on a clever way to transport these big molecules through the blood brain barrier.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Some will feel too clever, too online or too obviously borrowed from the other side.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
But the overall what and why of the story is clever and the conclusion satisfying.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
‘You were brave and clever, and you kept going all day. I promise to keep the pact with the World Spirit, and treat you with respect. Now go in peace.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
Vocabulary lists containing clever
"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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