finesse

Example Sentences

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In their briefings, government lawyers finesse a sanitized version into a clean narrative of law-abiding responsibility.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2026

Brooks points out that one way high-tech promoters finesse their exaggerated promises is through subtle redefinition.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Winter salads demand a little more finesse than their warm-weather counterparts, but the effort is worth it.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

And though excitement in the concert hall should not be underrated, finesse has merits, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

Jim Kim had the finesse and diplomatic skills to deal with bureaucrats and large organizations such as WHO and the World Bank.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French