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nimbly

[nim-blee] / ˈnɪm bli /
ADVERB
swiftly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK


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Few people do simmering panic as nimbly as Sarah Goldberg.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

Bettan delivers his song, a lovestruck ballad called Michelle, with sincerity and passion, nimbly moving into his falsetto over a mix of electronic beats and Middle Eastern instrumentation.

From BBC May 15, 2026

Vargas Llosa intersperses the story with nimbly delivered informational chapters explaining the history and influences of the Peruvian vals, or waltz, which synthesizes European and indigenous musical styles.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 20, 2026

The agency is in dire need of upgraded data analysis systems, Lurie says, which would help it more nimbly manage the brush fire of a contagious disease before it gets out of control.

From Science Magazine Nov. 26, 2024

He skipped so nimbly up the stairs that he had Victor completely out of breath just trying to follow him.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke




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