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Tossed with olive oil, tomatoes, jalapeño, feta and Parmesan cheese, the expertly al dente Rustichella rigatoni is not your everyday mac ‘n’ cheese dinner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

But as negotiations began behind closed doors half a kilometre away, all the world's media could do was wait -- and sip on an expertly brewed coffee while listening to live eastern folk music.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Reaves’ expertly executed missed free throw, offensive rebound and difficult tying floater with 1.9 seconds remaining in regulation spurred the Lakers to a thrilling 127-125 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

But Scotland scored 40 unanswered points after falling behind against France last week and they were unmoved by Ireland's early salvo as they expertly navigated 19 phases before Graham scampered clear in the corner.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

A maid in a high-waisted dress takes their coats, expertly flips off the water, and hangs them on a brass-footed rack.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr