intelligent
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The family's counsel said Lee was "highly intelligent" and a "talented musician" who enjoyed spending time with his friends and skateboarding.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
Children who read easily have frequently been assumed to be more intelligent, while those who struggle have sometimes been viewed as less capable.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
"As hacking techniques become increasingly intelligent, sophisticated and commonplace with the development of artificial intelligence, existing security systems centred on inspections and responses after incidents have revealed clear limitations," he said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
A former newspaper publisher, he proved to be an intelligent, thoughtful and normal-sounding leader.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
These were intelligent women, born into a working-class life; one already had a daughter to support.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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