as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
performed the piece at least competently, if not superbly
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Takeaways Ohio State: The Buckeyes played well most of this season but struggled in every facet of the game — shooting, defense and rebounding — against the more motivated Bruins. UCLA: Coach Cori Close’s team came to Indy with a mission: getting another shot at the Trojans.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025 -
God, Elliot’s boyfriend Sean from Scrubs aged well.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Many Lebanese consider Hezbollah more capable than the army and credit it with driving out Israeli forces in 2006 and for ably defending Lebanon until 2023.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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Kamran ably describes how the centralization of the Pakistani state in the service of the military sidelined democracy.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Made from a gorgeous faux-leather material and available in 17 vibrant colors, this passport protector will easily slot into any pocket of your purse while preserving the exterior of your ID.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2025
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However, Jupiter will shine brightly in the moonlight, with Mars easily visible in the south.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Competently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competently. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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