deft
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Borgli’s deft mixture of punchy dark humor and thorny subjects makes for a distinctly American movie that only a Norwegian could think up.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
His gift for the president of an "HMS Trump" ship's bell was a masterstroke of deft diplomacy.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
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
A team first-person shooter in the vein of genre classics like "Counter-Strike", "Rainbow Six Siege" is one of Ubisoft's biggest titles, rewarding coordinated tactical play and deft use of destructible environments.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
On the chopping board in front of her she’s cutting more, with a paring knife, her large hands deft, indifferent.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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