canny
adjective
cannily
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a word derived from
canny.
Example Sentences
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The pair toyed with India's wilting bowlers throughout, with Knight reverse-sweeping and scoring cannily behind square while Capsey struck beautifully straight down the ground.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
The stars are cashing in with Instagram ads for Uber Eats, Sonic and Sephora that cannily reference the scandal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
But his opponent, 43-year-old Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, has framed the election as a protest vote and cannily turned the national flag into a symbol of resistance.
From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026
While the “Longlegs” campaign cannily deemphasized its marquee name, the “Anora” ads pushed its biggest asset, using the tagline “A love story from Sean Baker.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2025
Travis, again showing admirable social skills for his age, followed Lula with his eyes but cannily stayed behind to woo Mrs. Gates with his attentions.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
