suppleness

Example Sentences

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Today, however, Washington has lost the flexibility and suppleness that would inform just this sort of strategy.

From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2023

Under the composer’s fingers, the opening chord progression grows with a natural and elegant suppleness.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2023

But over the course of the first act, Daniel Schmutzhard’s direct, bright baritone sound found a suppleness that lent his Schwanda a smooth melodic line.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2022

The metaphor comes from horse riding and the practice of soaking riding whips in urine to preserve their suppleness.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2022

Strength and suppleness came back to my muscles.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel