clever
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Some will feel too clever, too online or too obviously borrowed from the other side.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
And if you’re tempted to write something clever back, take a beat before you hit send.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
But the overall what and why of the story is clever and the conclusion satisfying.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
The UCR team has also explored another clever way to improve termite control: using scent to draw termites toward treated wood.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
He and Shifa would have to be very clever and sneaky.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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