deft move

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A quick and skillful action or maneuver.

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  • The basketball player made a deft move to get past the defender.
  • With a single deft move, the chess master checkmated his opponent.
  • The CEO's deft move to acquire the smaller company was praised by investors.
  • It was a deft move by the politician to deflect the criticism.
  • She changed the awkward subject with a deft move, steering the conversation to a lighter topic.
  • A deft move now could save the project from failing completely.
  • The dancer's final, deft move left the audience in awe.
  • He's known for his deft moves on the negotiation table.
  • The surgeon's deft move with the scalpel was crucial for the operation's success.
  • To win this game, you'll need to execute a series of deft moves.