agile
Example Sentences
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Underwood’s ideal athlete was tall but agile, with a smooth dribble and a clean jump shot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
“AI models for generating computer code have become so efficient that we have been restructuring our product development teams into smaller, more agile and productive groups,” Oracle said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Rebeca Grynspan is upbeat about her chances of becoming the next head of the United Nations, which she insists must become more agile in tackling the world's crises.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
Moorish horse breeds were crossed with native stock to create a sturdy and agile beast for managing cattle.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
Dustfinger had always been proud of his own agility, but the boy was far nimbler, fast as a deer and with legs just as agile.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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