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dexterous

[dek-struhs, -ster-uhs] / ˈdɛk strəs, -stər əs /


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Increasingly dexterous robots have proven themselves capable of performing choreographed dances, participating in races, and even able to land backflips.

From Barron's ● May 29, 2026

But dexterous paws are only half the story.

From Slate ● Jan. 25, 2026

Nevertheless, “Bug” is ingeniously structured to stoke suspense, and Mr. Cromer’s impeccable production accentuates the dexterous manner by which Mr. Letts makes plausible its harrowing climax.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026

“It’s an incredibly difficult thing, especially to create a hand that is as dexterous and capable as the human hand,” said Tesla CEO Elon Musk during an October earnings call.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 27, 2025

Albert Einstein was far less dexterous with his hands than was an ancient hunter-gatherer.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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