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finesse

[fi-ness] / fɪˈnɛss /




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In the second cast, Christine Shevchenko fell far short of Ms. Teuscher’s finesse, but she essayed the opening “Preghiera” movement with more of its requisite lilt and shimmer than Ms. Teuscher did.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

"Top drawer. Changed the game for them. A winger that wants to beat his man and deliver with a mix of speed and finesse," said ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

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

Ernest would inherit his father’s vigor but perhaps not all his athletic finesse.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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