as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
an administrator who can deal with the problems quickly and proficiently
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Like most ambitious turkey hunters, Rone was in the woods well before daylight on opening day.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025 -
Few figures embody this principle better than Steve Jobs, whose narrative of innovation, resilience, and reinvention continues to inspire long after his passing.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Jeremy Allen White is spectacular in the lead role, but he’s ably supported by great turns from Ayo Edibiri and Ebon Moss-Bacharach.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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For many fans of inspirational sports movies, Hoosiers is an all-time great, with Hackman ably portraying the scrappy, tough-love coach Norman Dale, who guides his team of underdogs to the title.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2025
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While To Control Space - Live 1969 is the newest addition to Pink Floyd’s charting catalog, one of its oldest releases – and easily its most successful – is also enjoying a boost this week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The takeaway: Most NHL teams are filling seats easily down the stretch of the 2024-25 season.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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