sure-footedness

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Noun
  • If so, speed is of the essence in reallocating resources and in adapting governance to move with agility.
    Kevin Russell, Fortune, 6 May 2026
  • Leon also has a special talent on set pieces for the Saints, using her agility and explosiveness to perform flip throws.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Defensively, Norby has made a solid transition to first, committing two errors and showing nimbleness at the position.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
  • The great players have to be great adapters because baseball serves up near-constant tests of nimbleness.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The food is forward-looking and clever, threading global influences and bright flavors with impressive dexterity.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Fleshwater’s crystalline guitar leads and tidal currents of noise hit so much harder for the revving percussion, which moves with the dexterity of metal and hardcore.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Her willingness to handle tough conversations coupled with the deftness to maneuver through them productively.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2026
  • This sky-high figure indicates the display's deftness at producing deep blacks alongside bright whites, resulting in improved image quality in both light and dark scenes.
    Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In addition to playing through injury for much of the season and into the playoffs, the typically all-finesse Terry has even gotten a bit more involved on the physical side despite needing plenty of maintenance days.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
  • Eze unlocked the game with great finesse from range.
    Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For King Charles, the trip will be a test of his diplomatic prowess.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • There were no lies told about this team’s postseason prowess.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Sure-footedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure-footedness. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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