masterclass

British

/ ˈmɑːstəˌklɑːs /

noun

a session of tuition by an expert, esp a musician, for exceptional students, usually given in public or on television

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After sailing virtually unscathed through most of the series, Rachel in particular gave a masterclass in deception by continually and subtly nudging the hapless faithfuls off the scent.

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Novak Djokovic delivered a serving masterclass as he registered his 100th victory at the Australian Open with a straight-set win over Spain's Pedro Martinez.

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The Houston Texans produced a defensive masterclass to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 and book the final spot in the Divisional Round of the NFL play-offs.

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Alex Carey also put on an absolute masterclass coming up to the stumps to Boland and Neser - it was brilliant.

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Root's masterclass helped England to a competitive 384 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, but Head feasted on some woeful bowling to skip to an unbeaten 91 from 87 balls.

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