shrewdly
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At least one will leave the car, never to be seen again as Ullom shrewdly refuses to reveal whether that choice was right.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
He shrewdly climbed what he called the greasy pole of Victorian politics, with his party not far behind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
“The Post,” which starred Meryl Streep in a shrewdly judged performance of aristocratic assurance and creeping insecurity, premiered in Washington less than a year into Trump’s first administration.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
All that might come as a surprise to those looking for a simple popcorn movie, but McKenna’s screenplay shrewdly reminds audiences that these crises affect everyone, not just the people working in media.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
“You know the name?” said Mr. Jaggers, looking shrewdly at me, and then shutting up his eyes while he waited for my answer.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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