skillfully

Example Sentences

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"Both the State and Murdaugh's defense skillfully presented their cases to the jury as the trial court deftly presided over this complicated and high-profile matter," the justices wrote.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“The Iranians are obviously negotiating very skillfully—or, rather, very skillfully not negotiating and letting the Americans travel to Islamabad only to leave again without any results.”

From Slate • May 2, 2026

“Conan was the perfect host — skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence,” academy Chief Executive Bill Kramer and former president Janet Yang said in a statement announcing the return engagement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Director Yorgos Lanthimos skillfully brings viewers along for the ride, stretching and then rewarding their sympathy with Teddy, even as his behavior becomes ever more outlandish.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

But she could see his delicate, wrinkled hands, skillfully tying the figures in his lap together with a red thread.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin