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nimbly

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


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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

Still, On has captured loyal and wealthier shoppers more nimbly than other companies, said Telsey Advisory analyst Cristina Fernandez.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

This popemobile is a gas, a great ride that veers nimbly between smart and silly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2025

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

I open my textbook and direct all my attention to it, walking nimbly, so as not to catch his eyes.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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