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nimble

[nim-buhl] / ˈnɪm bəl /


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It allows her to be nimble and decisive, skipping events like the Met Gala, which don't "inspire me or feel aligned with my values", she recently told the New York Times.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The rockets’ small size means Rocket Lab can also be more nimble with launch schedules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Quality also means having nimble executives who can identify and react to changes in a fast-moving environment.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Melissa Grant, Carafem’s chief operations officer, said the past few years of chaos in U.S. abortion regulations prepared the organization to be nimble when the need arose.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

The Gremlin was small and nimble, as Father Mike was; it disappeared and reappeared in traffic much as he did behind the icon screen at church.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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