agility
noun
agil·i·ty
ə-ˈji-lə-tē 
plural agilities
: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity
played with increasing agility
Examples of agility in a Sentence
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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Invest In Future Trends Financial firms must embrace innovation, agility and sustainability to stay ahead.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
But taking advantage of lucky breaks requires preparation as well as agility.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Defensive linemen participate in a four-bag agility drill that emphasizes lateral quickness and how well one moves in a tight space around the barriers.
—Rj Kraft, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Draft prospects will go through a series of speed, agility and strength training tests, from the 40-yard dash to the bench press.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
But taking advantage of lucky breaks requires preparation as well as agility.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Defensive linemen participate in a four-bag agility drill that emphasizes lateral quickness and how well one moves in a tight space around the barriers.
—Rj Kraft, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Draft prospects will go through a series of speed, agility and strength training tests, from the 40-yard dash to the bench press.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for agility
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agility. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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