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nimble

[nim-buhl] / ˈnɪm bəl /


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It allows her to be nimble and decisive, skipping events like the Met Gala, which don't "inspire me or feel aligned with my values", she recently told the New York Times.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Ultimately, the company has had to be nimble in a tough environment.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“TheyDream” is a culmination of the eclectic and nimble artistic practice that Caballero has developed since he studied digital art at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Melissa Grant, Carafem’s chief operations officer, said the past few years of chaos in U.S. abortion regulations prepared the organization to be nimble when the need arose.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

But Ultima was more alert than I. With a nimble sidestep and a pull she jerked me from the path of the black horse and rider that went crashing by us.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya




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