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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Conversely, organizations that continue transformative efforts during challenging periods can develop resilience, agility and the capacity to capitalize on emerging opportunities faster than their competitors.
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Andrea Guerzoni, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Robots like Atlas, Spot, and Stretch have amazed people with natural, life-like agility and body balance.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
Her appointment underscores a long-term vision to cultivate original, high-quality programming for global audiences, while leveraging New Regency’s creative agility and long-standing industry relationships.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 June 2025
O’Keeffe attributes his speed and agility to being raised in an athletic family originally from County Cork, Ireland.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
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Andrea Guerzoni, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Robots like Atlas, Spot, and Stretch have amazed people with natural, life-like agility and body balance.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
Her appointment underscores a long-term vision to cultivate original, high-quality programming for global audiences, while leveraging New Regency’s creative agility and long-standing industry relationships.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 June 2025
O’Keeffe attributes his speed and agility to being raised in an athletic family originally from County Cork, Ireland.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agility. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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