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deftly

[deft-lee] / ˈdɛft li /




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Michael Fraede is co-founder of German firm Robotextile, which makes gripper devices that enable robots to deftly pick up pieces of fabric.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

We can practice doing it deftly, focusing on our genuine beliefs, fears, and hopes.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

It is precisely such instances — moments in which McCartney so deftly connects the past with the present — that make “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” something truly special.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Mr. Vinen deftly weaves character studies of both, bringing a skeptical academic eye to the legends that surround them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

She deftly darted away from him, and then tried to draw Moss toward her.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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