sure-handed

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Recent Examples on the Web The sure-handed receiver is a five-time Pro Bowler with seven 1,000-yard seasons to his name. Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Moss has gotten rid of the ball a full second faster on average than Williams, while more frequently working the middle of the field on short and intermediate routes, where a sure-handed, big-bodied pass catcher can especially come in handy. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024 Even though standout receiver Brandon Aiyuk missed valuable practice time before his contract situation was resolved Thursday, San Francisco is loaded with sure-handed targets for Brock Purdy. Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024 Maybe DeAndre Carter will get back on the field and push Pettis for the job, but Pettis offers a sure-handed option as a punt returner and might be the fifth receiver. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2024 On Sunday, Purdy stayed after practice and threw passes on the run to Guillermo Escalante, one of the equipment staff’s sure-handed members. Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2024 While Presley was the sure-handed target, Owens was the big play weapon for Oklahoma State. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2024 Roberts said sure-handed veteran infielder Miguel Rojas will primarily take over at shortstop for now. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2024 Loading your audio article SANTA CLARA – The 49ers enjoyed their spring fling with Ricky Pearsall, a sure-handed rookie with graceful feet ready for the NFL’s ballroom dancefloor. Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 7 June 2024

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“Sure-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure-handed. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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