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wisely

/ˈwaɪzli/ adverb B1
  1. In a wise manner; using good judgement. · She wisely decided to re-check her homework before submitting it.

Comparative wiselier · Superlative wiseliest

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“Come,” said Monte Cristo, “this cross seems to me to be wisely awarded.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 726 · C1
“So he is,” said the green man, “and he rules the Emerald City wisely and well.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 62 · B2
Your brain may not be so large to look at as those of the Scarecrow, but you are really brighter than he is—when you are well polished—and I am sure you will rule the Winkies wisely and well.”
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 142 · B2
If the case has had no other effect, it, at least, brings out in the most striking manner the efficiency of our detective police force, and will serve as a lesson to all foreigners that they will do wisely to settle their feuds at home, and not to carry them on to British soil.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 86 · B2

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