Sentence examples for a deft from inspiring English sources

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a bright

a clever

a good

a talented

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'a deft' is not a correct and usable phrase in written English.
'Deft' is an adjective and should be used to describe a noun. For example, you could say "He moved with a deft grace," or "She showed a deft touch in the way she painted."

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A deft touch of wood.

The New York Times - Food

It was a deft display.

The Economist

A deft move.

The New Yorker

A deft chip?

The Guardian - Sport

Wilpon has a deft touch with fans.

The New Yorker

His clam preparation demonstrated a deft touch.

The New Yorker

The work requires a deft touch.

The New York Times - Health

But it requires a deft touch.

The New York Times

It's a deft sleight of hand.

The Guardian - Opinion

Ashe hits a deft, appropriate lob.

The New Yorker

It's a deft plot, nearly Shakespearean.

The Guardian - Film

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