as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
an administrator who can deal with the problems quickly and proficiently
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Adverb
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On Memorial Day weekend in 2023, Fritz was well enough to enjoy a visit from Wolfe ― the pair's first meetup in about three years, his former co-star says.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025 -
The song starts off with Wallen’s thoughts of how Indigo will grow to learn more about the life his father has led to this point — surely, the incredible career accomplishments, but the low points as well.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2025
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The club’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, has worked a number of angles to further reinforce a position covered ably by summer signings David Neres and Leonardo Spinazzola.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Be alert and ready to handle ably and intelligently any situation which may arise – this is mindfulness.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Film can more easily encompass the play’s supernatural realm without losing sight of Macbeth’s psychological journey.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Contemporary pundits applauded or bemoaned how visual culture undermined the ancien régime (itself a new term) by turning it into an easily accessible object of study and scorn.—
Marjoleine Kars,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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