nimble-footed

Example Sentences

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He was, after all, a nimble-footed, 340-pound wrecking ball, capable of steamrolling through any double team.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2023

These people must be nimble-footed when menu planning, subbing in ingredients if things at the farm don’t turn out or leaning on their greater farming community to help.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2022

Four short falls ago, Carson Wentz looked like a big-armed, nimble-footed, red-bearded dissector of defenses.

From Washington Post • Mar. 11, 2022

Could the quarterback he took a chance on - a nimble-footed, strong-armed, next-generation talent - be the one to finally put him over the top?

From Washington Times • Jan. 19, 2020

I was dancing with a fleshy but nimble-footed gentleman when I saw Cristiana leave the hall, the folds of her red cape billowing behind her.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein