gracefully
Americanadverb
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She gracefully balances between a three-pronged character study and a larger examination of the unending war.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Because M88 is viewed at an angle from Earth, the galaxy appears stretched out, with its spiral structure gracefully spreading across space.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026
Cartoon Network evolved more gracefully from a retro-animation platform into a cultural tastemaker by way of Adult Swim.
From Salon ● May 8, 2026
Katie Proctor, manager of variety entertainment at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, said she was particularly impressed by how one performer handled a technical issue gracefully.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
She walked gracefully; her movements were never quick and jerky like those of some girls her age.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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