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deftly

[deft-lee] / ˈdɛft li /




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The view changes as the ship’s pilots deftly navigate worlds — or at least try to — like the metropolis of Coruscant and the deserts of Tatooine.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

The blithe and often zany choreography unfolded intriguingly as its asymmetrical configurations—involving four men, three women and three folding chairs—kept the whole theatrical affair deftly off balance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

It may end up being the best show of 2026, deftly balancing laugh-out-loud comedy and legit creepy horror.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Apple deftly made the transition to Arm Macs because it controlled every part of the product: The chip, the device, the operating system, many of the apps, and the developer tools.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 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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