Most important, she deftly balances the roles of zany, deadpan cut-up and torch singer.

Frames have entered the ranks of serious design in recent years, with a welcome emphasis on form that deftly balances years of attention lavished on function.

Robinson, whose books include "The Buffalo Hunters," deftly balances the Rangers' more admirable exploits with darker tales of revenge, looting and lynching.

He skittered down the steps, balancing the tray deftly.

Her raps deftly balance pugnacity and self-respect.

Young boys deftly balance trays of these on their heads while bakers run with a hundred rings hung on a wooden pole hot from bakery to vendor.

Mr. Mizushima deftly balances violent battles with slapstick comedy: Edward throws a hissy fit if anyone mentions how short he is.

Ms. Cox deftly balances Victoria's electrified rigidness with a softening sympathy.

The show deftly balances Christian, Jewish and novelty numbers.

As a conductor, Mr. Nygaard deftly balances boldness and insight.