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,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 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

Some were injured - not everyone was young or agile - but there was no alternative.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

She was small and agile and one of those people who, if her adrenaline got going, could probably bench-press a car off a baby.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama