finesse

Example Sentences

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They spend their summers on this 140m stretch, finessing their starts and building their bodies in the gym for the winters ahead.

From BBC

But Rutte appears to have finessed an issue that had threatened to shatter the north Atlantic alliance.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

His game management was also immense - he showed an excellent balance of finesse and control, and made some strong decisions when things were not going to plan in the first half.

From BBC