skillful
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And Mr. Paul’s songs are skillful homages to favorite tunes from the musical-theater canon such as Billy’s “Soliloquy” from “Carousel” and “Ya Got Trouble” from “The Music Man.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Baron was known for his skillful driving on the racetrack and his love of cruising steep canyon roads.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
In Renaissance England, skillful surgeons and herb-dispensing healers competed with charlatan doctors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
At his best, he is undoubtedly one of England's most skillful seamers but his fitness and reliability remains a concern.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026
Kang’s work was skillful enough, his vessels well-shaped and his glaze a fine color.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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