cleverly

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As the action ramps up, De Palma cleverly incorporates every narrative element of the great Hollywood film.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

Originally proposed by Beardsley Ruml, an executive at Macy’s department store who encouraged shoppers to buy on the installment plan, withholding was cleverly called “pay as you go.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Knocking off the Lego animation style is a cleverly layered strategy.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Citigroup analysts led by Andrew Gardiner, in a note cleverly titled, “Deja EUV all over again,” said Zhang has spoken cautiously about adoption of the product in previous years as well.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Why else would it have been in such a cleverly fastened box?

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau