dexterous

Example Sentences

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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

It’s just to reassure your guy, or your person, that they’ve done all the work, they have the skills, they’re being presented with someone who’s as fast as them or as dexterous as them.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

He could hardly imagine her being more dexterous if she’d had two hands instead of just the one.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor