agility
noun
agil·i·ty
ə-ˈji-lə-tē 
plural agilities
: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity
played with increasing agility
Examples of agility in a Sentence
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
Recent Examples on the Web
Those pet parents wanting to participate in the dog costume contest, dog walk, agility bars, photo booth and DIY T-shirt tug toy station pay a modest $7.
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Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 4 June 2024
Sounding out the man himself would be smart, given their similar styles and that Goff entered the NFL with better sprint speed than Brady — 4.82 to 5.17 — and earned C- agility marks at the NFL scouting combine.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
That speed and agility will prove particularly useful in Special Operations Forces (SOF) missions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
They are known for their strength, agility, and impressive jumping abilities.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
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Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 4 June 2024
Sounding out the man himself would be smart, given their similar styles and that Goff entered the NFL with better sprint speed than Brady — 4.82 to 5.17 — and earned C- agility marks at the NFL scouting combine.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
That speed and agility will prove particularly useful in Special Operations Forces (SOF) missions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
They are known for their strength, agility, and impressive jumping abilities.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for agility
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agility. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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