Example Sentences

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She took most of the strike with Bell and cleverly picked gaps for twos.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Knocking off the Lego animation style is a cleverly layered strategy.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Citigroup analysts led by Andrew Gardiner, in a note cleverly titled, “Deja EUV all over again,” said Zhang has spoken cautiously about adoption of the product in previous years as well.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

To make it appealing to young people, however, Francis’ arranger, Joe Lipman, cleverly opted for a 12/8 shuffle feel for the recording.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

These were cleverly constructed baskets attached to the tips of reeds.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer