masterstroke
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Hadjar drove an excellent race battling power-unit problems and was helped by a masterstroke from Red Bull in not stopping under the first safety car, which gained him positions on Russell and Piastri.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
It was a masterstroke, with Gravenberch outstanding as he provided the platform for a more organised Liverpool, not as exciting as under Klopp but cohesive, organised winners.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
At the time it was billed as a public relations masterstroke for the monarchy, which was now modernizing by welcoming a mixed-race American celebrity into its ranks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
There are plenty of decent companies in other countries—just ask Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett, whose bet on Japanese trading companies is rapidly turning out to be a late-career masterstroke.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
Roiben’s joining the High Court of Elfhame is widely considered to be a masterstroke of diplomacy, negotiated by Prince Dain against Madoc’s wishes.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
