dexterous
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Increasingly dexterous robots have proven themselves capable of performing choreographed dances, participating in races, and even able to land backflips.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
While historians often portray Cromwell as “a hypocrite or a double-dealer,” here he’s a dexterous politician, a pragmatic and adaptable leader who “could ride two horses at once, while advancing three agendas.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
The challenge of developing a robust, dexterous and affordable hand was underlined by Tesla-boss Elon Musk, when he spoke at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles in September of last year.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
Nuts require dexterous hands to handle and access.
From Slate ● Jan. 25, 2026
He could hardly imagine her being more dexterous if she’d had two hands instead of just the one.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
Vocabulary lists containing dexterous
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