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deftness

[deft-nis] / ˈdɛft nɪs /


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Throughout his tenure, Greenspan displayed the deftness, nimbleness, and flexibility that earned him the moniker “Maestro.”

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Lowry’s juggling of staff loyalty, curatorial independence and board direction required a deftness of touch and grace.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 12, 2026

Working on the variety of her game - coming forward to the net and showing more deftness - has been a key focus for Sabalenka.

From BBC Jan. 30, 2026

With an offhand deftness, Ceylan lays bare the sort of master operator who hides in plain sight, skilled at ensnaring unwitting victims.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 22, 2024

Will marveled at the deftness in those huge black hooks.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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