tactfully


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showing tact or tactfulness

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According to a police spokesman, the police while acting on a tip off intercepted a van on Kohat road and recovered 8 kg hashish and 2 kg kilogram opium from a van that was confiscated tactfully and arrested two accused identified as Asif and Nadeem.
Summary: New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Bike-borne assailants tactfully snatched a woman's chain in Delhi's Inderpuri area on May 13, CCTV footage from the area revealed.
On a tip-off, the ANF launched a special drive and arrested Khaista Rehman resident of District Noshera who was proceeding to Abu Dubai by Flight No.EY-232 and recovered 1360 grams Ice heroin from him which was tactfully concealed in bottles.
Addressing a seminar here, he observed that there is a need to move tactfully forward towards the resolution of the Kashmir issue.
According to sources, the ANF staff was conducting search of luggage of passengers at the International Departure of the NIIAP when it detected more than 1kg Hashish concealed tactfully in baggage of two passengers.
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday tactfully defused the tension between his Deputy William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga, effectively neutralizing the simmering opposition to their unity deal.
In Seventh operation, ANF Rawalpindi intercepted a Toyota Double Cabin at KFC, F-10 Markaz, Islamabad and recovered 6 Kg Heroin which was tactfully concealed under seats.
Last week, the lobby of New York's Museum of Jewish Heritage was abuzz, as caterers tactfully balanced platters hors d'oeuvres and empty cups while weaving through an unbudging crowd.
The upcoming Turkish government needs to take tough measures and deal with internal and external issue very tactfully. Turkey is a strong Muslim country, which commands huge respect among Muslims all across the world mainly due to its rich Islamic history.
How to put this tactfully? It's a tacky subject and Coogan tackles it in the only way he can - tackily.
The dealer who understands what the product was designed for and can tactfully explain this to a customer is going to make more sales, and--in this industry, in particular--allow the customer to leave with a purchase that keeps him safer.
You could do this tactfully. Chill and take a second look - you might be inspired to paint or create yourself one day!!!
Dr Oliver Robinson, from the University of Greenwich in London, said: "In some circumstances, it may be that a polite smile or tactfully keeping quiet may be more conducive to your well-being than saying what you actually think and feel to work colleagues."