| The young man astutely observed him in action and tried to absorb the great lessons his boss had to teach. |
| They astutely considered their options, even when these became fewer, and chose peace as their most prudent course. |
| He was illustrating his report, pleading zealously and astutely the cause of the development of the railways in Europe. |
| Mr. Hogger astutely pointed out that torture can be inflicted without leaving any physical marks. |
| This is a political process, the success of which depends on how astutely the manager can redefine the situation. |
| Disaster threatened until Captain Hull astutely towed, wetted sails, and kedged to draw the ship slowly ahead of her pursuers. |
