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Recent Examples of sure-handed
Even the normally sure-handed Anže Kopitar had trouble keeping pucks or receiving passes.
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The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Given his roots as a college wide receiver, Smith could emerge as a sure-handed, third-down back.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The Chargers were searching for a sure-handed, downfield threat.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Williams is a reliable, sure-handed receiver who knows how to get open.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Story’s two homers made up for two errors the normally sure-handed shortstop made in the field, one throwing and one fielding.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Giles Jackson, Washington: A six-year veteran in collegiate football, Jackson’s another potential PFA option in the slot and is an extremely sure-handed target.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
The Rebels’ veteran guards are all sure-handed, and their lone interior force, Malik Dia, never coughs it up despite using a ton of possessions in the paint.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The battle also includes the uber-versatile Oswaldo Cabrera and the sure-handed but light-hitting Oswald Peraza.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Given his roots as a college wide receiver, Smith could emerge as a sure-handed, third-down back.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The Chargers were searching for a sure-handed, downfield threat.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Williams is a reliable, sure-handed receiver who knows how to get open.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Story’s two homers made up for two errors the normally sure-handed shortstop made in the field, one throwing and one fielding.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Giles Jackson, Washington: A six-year veteran in collegiate football, Jackson’s another potential PFA option in the slot and is an extremely sure-handed target.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
The Rebels’ veteran guards are all sure-handed, and their lone interior force, Malik Dia, never coughs it up despite using a ton of possessions in the paint.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The battle also includes the uber-versatile Oswaldo Cabrera and the sure-handed but light-hitting Oswald Peraza.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure-handed
Adjective
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Wirtz is focused more on the micro, with delicate touches and deft flicks, compared to Szoboszlai’s macro traits of energy and power.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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While those discussions could be weighed down by politics, Macfarlane’s touch is deft, giving us exactly enough to consider the question while also showing us how this is not just about rivers but about us.—
Valorie Castellanos Clark,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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SpaceX is the implied template: Musk will advocate for privatizing the government, outsourcing the affairs of state to nimble entrepreneurs and adroit technologists.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2024
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Naturally, Moore is formidable, acing an English accent and exhibiting an adroit sense of comic timing.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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This approach ensures not only a solid initial return but also ongoing growth in value as your organization becomes adept at harnessing the full potential of agentic AI.—
Sanjay Gidwani,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The Chinese have been particularly adept at securing those supply chains, Allain noted.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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Newton’s jewels are alive with her mastery of design, composition, skillful use of materials, and an instinct for creating irresistible objects.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The show’s real draw is its cast, which expands to include Matthew Rhys as a troubled detective, and a skillful adaptation that highlights the glossiest, cleverest elements of classic Christie—and adds a pinch of eros.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Macklem speaks perhaps 80 percent of the words in the play, spinning long, disarming, verbally dexterous monologues.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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This new generation of Atlas is stronger and more dexterous than its predecessors, with a broader range of motion that sometimes exceeds human capabilities.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Deploying this type of technology at scale could not only help identify at-risk patients for proactive monitoring but also address the global need for medical professionals, with the U.S. alone requiring 122,000 skilled physicians by 2032.—
Max Votek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The presence of someone skilled, experienced and committed to public service could strengthen the agency, at a time when the federal work force faces unprecedented strain.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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As the size and complexity of solar assets increased, the provision of proficient O&M and asset management services became imperative for ensuring optimal performance.—
Joern Hackbarth,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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First, is the acknowledgment by the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education (the Kirwan Commission) that, per the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) 2021 assessment, only 35% of Grade 3-8 students are proficient in English, just 15% in math.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Elie’s masterful survey is a group portrait of artists and their fellow travelers who participated during a bloody crossroads in American life, when Ronald Reagan’s ascension to the White House in 1980 collapsed the walls between church and state, sparking a counterrevolution across the arts.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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The series is being produced by Science Saru, which previously worked on anime series like Devilman Crybaby, Star Wars Visions, and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, and it's been praised by fans and critics alike for its stunning production values, touching storytelling, and masterful animation.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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“Sure-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure-handed. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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