clever
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A rewatch lends itself to the trifles peppered throughout Wineman’s clever script, but there’s nothing quite like the first time seeing his film transform from its humble beginnings to its jaw-dropping final act.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Meghan Blanco, a former federal prosecutor and veteran defense attorney, suggested Gee’s inaction with Essayli might be a clever act of resistance.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
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
Cecily was a clever, round-cheeked girl with wildly curly hair that she kept in two thick braids.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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