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dexterity

[dek-ster-i-tee] / dɛkˈstɛr ɪ ti /


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Fleshwater’s crystalline guitar leads and tidal currents of noise hit so much harder for the revving percussion, which moves with the dexterity of metal and hardcore.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Under Mr. Cullman’s incisive direction the entire cast unties the emotional knots of the characters with impressive dexterity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

She believes that “high-skilled work” that requires the “motion and dexterity of our hands” is still essential for the likes of construction workers, electricians and child-care workers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

It shows dozens of robots performing incredible feats of dexterity and coordination at speeds rivaling those of humans.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Our understanding of genes has allowed us to manipulate organisms with unparalleled dexterity and power.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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