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handily

[han-di-lee, -dl-ee] / ˈhæn dɪ li, -dl i /
ADVERB
skillfully
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Soon after, Burnham handily won a local legislative election and returned to Parliament.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

"It sits absolutely between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies, and books in fact," he explains handily, as it can be difficult to keep up with the ever-expanding Tolkienverse.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Moreover, even during the “modern era” in which stocks have handily beaten bonds, a conservative 60/40 stock-bond portfolio has held up surprisingly well.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

It won both games, never trailed, gave up just a goal and won its group handily, playing with a verve and confidence that erased all the doubts that had shadowed it coming in.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

Stan lost a closely fought semifinal match to the Argentinian, Guillermo Vilas, but he and Lutz handily won the doubles crown.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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