clever
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Stick with American stocks for the clever tech and cheap domestic energy, and overseas ones for lower valuations and a currency hedge.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
So does this mean Arsenal are in the midst of an injury crisis or are they being clever by showing caution with the fitness of their players?
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Strategists at JPMorgan led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou have a clever way of measuring how much cash investors have.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
And the company has found clever ways to skirt regulatory review for larger deals, allowing it to quickly snatch technology and talent away from smaller rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
“Such a clever boy,” said the miller, adding sugar to his oily voice, but instead of sweet he sounded rancid.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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