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Recent Examples of sure-handed
The Carolina Panthers knew that Chris Brazzell was going to be sure-handed and rangy and fast when the team selected him in the third round of the draft last month.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
Primarily a shortstop, the sure-handed Lombard has also spent some time at third base this season.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
There’s nobody more sure-handed than Miggy.
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Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
There is no magic, sure-handed dribbler coming to save the Timberwolves.
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Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
At the outset of the Hot Stove Season, the Mets moved fan-favorite Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in return for sure-handed, but potentially bat-hamstrung second baseman, Marcus Semien.
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Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
The sure-handed Puka Nacua dropped a sure touchdown pass.
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Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
The Eagles pounced on a fumble in the third quarter and Tank Bigbsy, the sure-handed backup to Barkley, scored for a 14-10 lead.
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CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
Kuiper, once a sure-handed Giants utility infielder, misses the aside, gazing at his script.
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Jeremy Collins,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
Primarily a shortstop, the sure-handed Lombard has also spent some time at third base this season.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
There’s nobody more sure-handed than Miggy.
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Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
There is no magic, sure-handed dribbler coming to save the Timberwolves.
—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
At the outset of the Hot Stove Season, the Mets moved fan-favorite Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in return for sure-handed, but potentially bat-hamstrung second baseman, Marcus Semien.
—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
The sure-handed Puka Nacua dropped a sure touchdown pass.
—
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
The Eagles pounced on a fumble in the third quarter and Tank Bigbsy, the sure-handed backup to Barkley, scored for a 14-10 lead.
—
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
Kuiper, once a sure-handed Giants utility infielder, misses the aside, gazing at his script.
—
Jeremy Collins,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure-handed
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Emilio Solla is a Latin Grammy Award winner with a deft touch as a keyboardist and composer.
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Winemaker James Hall of Patz & Hall has been crafting California wine since the early 1980s and is widely respected for both his deft winemaking and his encyclopedic knowledge of the state's colorful winemaking history.
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Norway’s options are now abundant, and often adroit and inventive, too.
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Today, especially for digitally adroit customers, opening a new account with a neobank offering a better APR is seamless.
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In many species, the males are just as adept at parenting as the females.
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The hardworking staff are some of the city's most adept at the timing of courses.
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What followed in the 20th minute, though, is the kind of end-to-end attack that is the hallmark of the American game, with a skillful finish that is decidedly uncommon from a USA star.
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The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.
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Schultz brings digitalism back to its dexterous roots, paying homage to the hands that assembled the virtual realm.
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The platform combines autonomous navigation with dexterous manipulation, enabling it to transport materials, interact with workers, and perform precision tasks in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, electronics assembly, and automotive production.
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Olise had a right-footer from the top of the box in the opening 10 minutes that required a skilled save from goalkeeper Egil Selvik.
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Dashboards can help surface anomalies, a concentration ratio above target or a revenue trend breaking from projection, but a skilled investor still has to ask whether that pattern signals product-market fit or vulnerability.
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The groups challenging the restriction said the state law prevents social service organizations from helping voters with disabilities or those who are not proficient in English, a conflict with the Voting Rights Act.
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In relatively affluent Fairfield — predominantly white, with under one-fifth of students receiving free or reduced price meals — 74% of kindergarteners in the 2023-24 school year were already proficient in reading.
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Alongside dramatic hats and refined outfits ready to pass the strict entrance checks, masterful hairstyles and sophisticated makeup are on full display.
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In his masterful victory over the Phillies, Misiorowski faced the minimum 27 batters.
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“Sure-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure-handed. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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