deft

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And as an accomplished narrative filmmaker and documentarian, Loznitsa unveils deft homages to Jacques Tati and Roy Andersson, deadpan directors who reduce human behavior to its base movements.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

But he mixed brutal hitting with plenty of finesse too, guiding 15 runs down to third with some deft late cuts.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Margherita, who played Mrs. Wormwood in “Matilda the Musical” on Broadway, is a deft clown.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

The deft integration of story and song, and the willingness to tackle thorny themes through complex characters, are the enduring hallmarks of their shows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

The deft inverts the usual ordering: the new information is thrust into the spotlight early, and the given information, which serves as its background, comes at the end.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker