Sentence examples similar to a deft parry from inspiring English sources

Mr. Reagan was a deft campaigner and debater who skillfully parried Mr. Carter's attempt to make him appear a lightweight.

Mr. Murdoch, the company's deputy chief operating officer and the younger son of its chairman, Rupert Murdoch, was a deft and deflecting witness in July, nimbly parrying lawmakers' questions while maintaining essentially that he had learned only recently how widespread the hacking problem really was.

A deft touch of wood.

It was a deft display.

A deft move.

A deft chip?

Wilpon has a deft touch with fans.

His clam preparation demonstrated a deft touch.

The work requires a deft touch.

She has a deft drop shot.

Mr. Zukor had a deft way of handling artistic temperament.