suppleness

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There is simply and once again Reeves, the axis who centers this franchise with his grave sincerity, beatific glow and mesmerizing, rooted fighting style, with its heavy-footed solidity and surprising suppleness.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2023

Anyone who loves an athlete sees in O’Connor’s work a kind of intellectual athleticism, a suppleness.

From Washington Post • May 13, 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