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Understanding Raducanu would have a lack of sharpness, Sierra controlled the baseline rallies and cleverly dragged her opponent from side to side before unleashing precise winners.

From BBC • May 24, 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

“She rather cleverly taped some British pounds into the inner lining of a card. Quite impressive. She sent one for Olanna too.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie