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We should not facilely equate America’s Latino population with immigrants, but making refugees beneficiaries of admissions preferences would include many of the most vulnerable people on the planet.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2023

Roberts has famously, and somewhat facilely, likened the judge’s role to that of umpire, objectively calling balls and strikes.

From Washington Post Jul. 3, 2020

They facilely dismiss good critiques as “hit jobs” and level ad hominem attacks to undercut criticism.

From Salon Oct. 20, 2019

He didn't mention white-haired, eerily slim Bill Clinton, who may be derided a bit too facilely these days by pundits but probably remains a potential part of the campaign arsenal in the fall.

From US News May 4, 2016

She had been willing to be lightly, facilely happy over it like other people.

From The Judge by Rebecca West




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