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The company has finessed its recommendation algorithm so that the platform does not suggest political videos from unverified sources to other viewers, according to another person familiar with the matter.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2022

Armstrong has finessed this trick throughout his writing and producing career, exploring how even at their lousiest, human beings are more relatable than many may want to believe.

From The Verge • Oct. 11, 2019

The alliance has finessed a politically tricky situation by drawing on the values of both sides and using the language of #MeToo and modern feminism to cast the widest possible net.

From The Guardian • Apr. 8, 2018

But he has finessed everything else to make it simpler and sleeker, often importing ideas from his work in automotive and aerospace design.

From New York Times • May 30, 2010

With Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, the protege has finessed his mentor at the box office.

From Time Magazine Archive