How to Use agility in a Sentence

agility

noun
  • The bulldog is a breed of dog that is known for its strength, agility, and courage.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • And the next step is to explore how using arms to push and pull on the world could extend that agility.
    IEEE Spectrum, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Beads of his sweat fall on ivory keys, and his fingers move with even greater agility.
    Harmony Holiday, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2023
  • The two-time All-AAC first-team selection has amazed scouts with his speed and agility.
    Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2023
  • To be 6-foot, 230 pounds with that speed and agility will just be a big challenge for us Friday night.
    Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Breed judging and agility start each day at 8 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m.
    oregonlive, 20 Jan. 2023
  • The first Swift program has room for 36 kids and will cover strength, speed and agility every week.
    cleveland, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Thrill seekers will have a blast testing their agility and balance on the ropes course and zip line.
    Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 12 May 2023
  • Of course, the Keeping Up With the Kardashian star’s celebrity friends were quick to weigh in on her agility and grace.
    Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
  • These forms include core, squat, push, lunge, pull, agility and bend.
    Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2023
  • The sport requires mental focus and agility as well, once players learn the basic rules of the game.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2023
  • For a team in need of speed and agility, the next generation might fill the bill sooner rather than later.
    Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Testers praise its speed and agility, especially for the under-$50 price.
    Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Along with the agility and feedback of a sports car, this Lambo can tow heavy loads and tackle unmapped roads.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 21 Mar. 2023
  • In this odd game of Mouse Trap, the cast pairs agility with absurdity amid flying and rolling balls.
    Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Williams still has power, quickness and agility and is a force when attacking the rim.
    Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Jefferson showed that agility in the fourth quarter of the Vikings’ overtime win against the Colts in December.
    Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2023
  • This workout is a great way to get your heart rate up while mixing in some cardio, agility, and toning moves.
    Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Try them when performing dips, pull-ups, push-ups, stretches, agility drills, and more.
    Sarah Madaus, SELF, 6 Jan. 2023
  • In figures without arms or legs, Rodin shows movement, strength and agility.
    Grace Cote, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • These will move through every motion of the hip, preparing it for load in agility movements.
    Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Cook’s quickness, agility and receiver-level hands led the Bills to draft him out of Georgia.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The result is a well-balanced trail running shoe that balances agility, cushion, and speed.
    Men's Health, 21 Feb. 2023
  • During the camp, kids play soccer, basketball and dodge ball, test their strength and agility on the ninja course and have time for arts and crafts, Ashley said.
    Abigail Gruskin, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Back on asphalt, the Rover’s newfound agility flows from another wellspring of tech.
    Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024
  • In this context, the agility and adaptiveness demonstrated by the Fed and ECB over the past year will be critical assets.
    Magdy Hassan Fayed, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Soccer is about speed, agility, strength, and strategic thinking.
    Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 17 July 2023
  • Here are Harrington's go-to exercises to get the body ready for agility training.
    Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The Need for Speed in E-commerce: The pace of business today demands agility and rapid adaptability.
    Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2024
  • This agility is a key aspect of their survival, aiding them in both hunting and evading predators.
    Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 30 Jan. 2024

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