She turned out to be a wily negotiator.
a wily judge of character, she takes advantage of car buyers' insecurities to sell them a bigger machine than they really need
Recent Examples on the WebCountless imitators have learned from — and been emboldened by — her blend of raw revelations, graceful melodies and wily productions, abetted by her brother and songwriting partner, Finneas.—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 17 May 2024 And for a long time, Mr. Justice and his family’s companies have managed to stave off one threat after another with wily legal tactics notably at odds with the aw-shucks persona that has endeared him to so many West Virginians.—Maureen Farrell, New York Times, 12 May 2024 Along the way, humans have also managed to make companions out of far more unusual animals — from hissing snakes to wily ferrets to even colorful, ornamental fish.—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2024 And some in the crotch area because things can get a little wily.—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for wily
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