craftily

Example Sentences

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Mr. Skarsgård’s equivocal and unshowy performance—he’s a master of acting without seeming to be acting—creates an ambiguity around Gustav, craftily rendered by the two screenwriters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

With the ban, the emperor was able to craftily codify efficient agricultural practices and, in so doing, help give shape and purpose to a nation whose unity was still uncertain.

From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2022

He is a scholar in the play; Faye, craftily, makes him an aspiring biographer.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2021

One chief reason for Popeil’s ubiquity became evident when people decided to poke fun at him — because he chose, craftily and strategically, to always be in on the joke.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2021

"I heard your paintbrush was stolen," the judge said to him craftily, "so I had my officers search for it, and we've found it. I'm happy to return it to you."

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin