inventive
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But the Briton delighted with his inventive play during the two-hour contest, and caused Musetti headaches with his early effectiveness at the net in particular.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
In a news release published earlier this summer, the museum lauded Galliano as “one of the most inventive and influential designers of the past four decades.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
With a mix of prolific scoring, laser-targeted passing and inventive ball handling, Miles has all but locked down the league’s Rookie of the Year award.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Return fuel is especially important, and this is where the plan becomes more inventive.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
Where ramblers and visitors are concerned, they are more inventive, only using physical force as a last resort if tales of new-planted grass, or a dangerous bull on the loose, are not sufficient.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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