as in flexibility
ease and grace in physical activity
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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Recent Examples of agility
In this episode, Ferrazzi outlines the concrete steps organizations can take to cultivate the resilience and agility to stay competitive in the post-Covid-19 world.
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Harvard Business Review, 25 Dec. 2024
Those still working on their edging skills can trust this ski to hold on hard snow, and those ready to dip a toe off-piste will be encouraged by the Santa Ana 87’s mix of stability in variable conditions and agility in mixed terrain.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Now, following an earlier demonstration of agility, Jetson has beaten the air racing pioneers to the punch.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
These exercises also improve agility, balance, and joint strength.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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Harvard Business Review, 25 Dec. 2024
Those still working on their edging skills can trust this ski to hold on hard snow, and those ready to dip a toe off-piste will be encouraged by the Santa Ana 87’s mix of stability in variable conditions and agility in mixed terrain.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Now, following an earlier demonstration of agility, Jetson has beaten the air racing pioneers to the punch.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
These exercises also improve agility, balance, and joint strength.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agility
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Attendees could also pose for selfies with Booster Robotics’ T1 model, a short humanoid robot that performed feats of dexterity.Kate Conger, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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By balancing a salmon on its head, an orca might be showcasing its dexterity or attempting to stand out within the group.Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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As mentioned above, Doughty is still good for 50 points even well into his thirties, and a lot of that is via his prowess on the power play.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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While Chile’s extreme south draws visitors thanks to pristine parks like Torres del Paine and Bernardo O'Higgins, Puerto Varas serves as a shining example of central Chile’s prowess within the realm of tourism.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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When the body cannot cool itself off sufficiently, symptoms of heat stress—including nausea, vomiting, loss of coordination, shortness of breath, dizziness and more—can occur.Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
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The service offerings are lengthy, including: wealth transfer strategies, liability management, charitable giving, concierge services, geriatric services, high-end reporting, family governance, career planning, family meeting coordination, family education.R.J. Shook, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agility. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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