agile

Example Sentences

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Illinois coach Brad Underwood’s ideal athlete is tall but agile, with a smooth dribble and a clean jump shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Wednesday’s results beat market expectations, showing that Elhedery’s efforts to create a “simple, more agile, focused bank” are paying off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Moorish horse breeds were crossed with native stock to create a sturdy and agile beast for managing cattle.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Pape Sarr carelessly surrendered possession on the edge of his own area and Bukayo Saka crossed towards Eze, who took a touch before netting with an agile volley from 10 yards.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

There were men at Cambridge who were mentally agile as teachers, and still played a decent game of tennis, still rowed, who were twenty years older than him.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan