as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
an administrator who can deal with the problems quickly and proficiently
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Adverb
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More people remained missing in those counties as well.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025 -
The shooter was concealed by heavy brush and seemed to be well prepared.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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Mathis is talented and ably filled a role — albeit a small one — last year.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
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That’s where director Len Wiseman, who ably directed Underworld and Live Free or Die Hard, follows Popeye’s Doin’ Impossikible Stunts.—
Armond White,
National Review,
11 June 2025
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The Cubs acquired Tucker in a trade for at least one season from the Houston Astros on Dec. 13 and four days later the Yankees easily acquired Bellinger and got Chicago to pay five million of his remaining $52.5 million.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Because of their small size, adult fruit flies can easily get in through cracks and tears in bug screens.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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