deftly

Example Sentences

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Who knew the Dodgers could so deftly field a bunt play?

From Los Angeles Times

Mamdani seems to have deftly prevented such repressive actions against his city, at least for a while.

From Salon

Even with a finger in a splint, he was soon deftly and quickly creating palm rosettes to decorate the much larger creations.

From Seattle Times

Martin displays terrific comic timing as Butler, deftly channeling the general’s narcissism and exasperation, whether fussing with paperwork or pontificating over the sherry decanter.

From Washington Post

Muir’s adventures in an almost virginal Yosemite will entrance park lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and California history buffs, the narrative swept along by Muir’s shimmering, deftly excerpted prose.

From Los Angeles Times