deftness

Example Sentences

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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

Navigating diplomacy with one of the most important countries to Biden’s agenda has enabled Garcetti to flaunt his political deftness — and burnish his foreign policy credentials.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2023

Rock often establishes his arguments with the deftness and nuance of a skilled trial lawyer, but he’s not trying to give a fair, fleshed out version of events.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2023

His size, his deftness with the weapon, his scarred and dusty appearance—they are all supposed to intimidate me.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth