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
Nuts require dexterous hands to handle and access.
From Slate ● Jan. 25, 2026
Nevertheless, “Bug” is ingeniously structured to stoke suspense, and Mr. Cromer’s impeccable production accentuates the dexterous manner by which Mr. Letts makes plausible its harrowing climax.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
“It’s an incredibly difficult thing, especially to create a hand that is as dexterous and capable as the human hand,” said Tesla CEO Elon Musk during an October earnings call.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 27, 2025
She could not bend the last two fingers on her left hand, and the others would never again be dexterous.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing dexterous
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