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finesse

[fi-ness] / fɪˈnɛss /




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The mayor said he has played pickup basketball at city courts, including at Brooklyn Bridge Park, but acknowledges his style lacks finesse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The center, to the chagrin of many in the NBA, has long been known more for his finesse touch shots than physical play.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

We've picked power hitters in finesse type conditions.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

In their briefings, government lawyers finesse a sanitized version into a clean narrative of law-abiding responsibility.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2026

“So I try to finesse it off and I’m sitting there drinking a bottle of WonderAde, okay?”

From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers




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