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The phrase "are clever at" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone's skill or aptitude in a particular area or activity.
Example: "She is clever at solving complex mathematical problems quickly."
Alternatives: "are skilled at" or "are good at".
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The Taliban are clever at using the once-forbidden internet to spy on us, and they've also become better at knowing what really hurts, with more explosive power placed for maximum pain.
Ruth Kelly, the education secretary, this week described vocational qualifications as "second-class and second-rate".Sad, but true: if you are clever at school, you do lots of GCSE exams at 16, a bunch of A-levels at 18, and go to a good university.
"It's very, very clear that using tax havens to avoid paying tax in countries where some of the poorest people in the world are…" HM So what we see there is I suppose what we knew – multinationals are clever at avoiding tax.
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Being clever at exams and tests does not mean you will be clever at politics.
It means being clever at times in situations.
It is clever at times, and quite charming.
"He is clever at working out his opponents.
Morris Krakower is clever at conspiracy, but intrigue isn't necessary here.
10, & must be clever at removing & replacing its Plexiglass canopy-2 1/2 minutes.
In the past, it has been clever at finding new ways to use its technology.
Do I care that Justine fell for Ed because he was clever at a dinner party?
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