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Recent Examples of sure-handed
The usually sure-handed Toglia committed two errors in a game for just the second time in his career.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
Meanwhile, Anderson’s star has been steadily rising at LVMH with his innovative and sure-handed rejuvenation of Loewe, which was founded in 1846.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
And the usually sure-handed Terps committed some ghastly errors at inopportune times.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
From our review: What clinches the portrait is the sure-handed direction and Kana’s organic performance of a daunting character.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 16 May 2025
What clinches the portrait is the sure-handed direction and Kana’s organic performance of a daunting character.
—Nicolas Rapold, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Even the normally sure-handed Anže Kopitar had trouble keeping pucks or receiving passes.
—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
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
Meanwhile, Anderson’s star has been steadily rising at LVMH with his innovative and sure-handed rejuvenation of Loewe, which was founded in 1846.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
And the usually sure-handed Terps committed some ghastly errors at inopportune times.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
From our review: What clinches the portrait is the sure-handed direction and Kana’s organic performance of a daunting character.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 16 May 2025
What clinches the portrait is the sure-handed direction and Kana’s organic performance of a daunting character.
—Nicolas Rapold, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Even the normally sure-handed Anže Kopitar had trouble keeping pucks or receiving passes.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure-handed
Adjective
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Few games capture with such deft poetry the sensory delight that can occur while simply being in nature.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
9 July 2025
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Djokovic was pointing towards Federer, an eight-time Wimbledon champ, who retired in 2022 with 20 major titles and was known for his deft touch and ability to serve-and-volley effectively.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 July 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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Noni Madueke is adept at doing the same, arriving on the right wing (with Nkunku himself switching from right to left) before finishing the game on the left during his cameo — as shown below.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Sheeraz is also adept at timing; if his foe offers a slight opening, Sheeraz can exploit it and land a powerful strike.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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But despite those skillful trappings, the story soon feels ponderous.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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And there was also skillful attention to the right marketing and distribution details.—
Andrew Tobias,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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By creating a fuller picture which centers Medusa in her own story, Hynes creates a more dexterous Medusa, one imbued with more agency and less tragedy.—
Irenosen Okojie
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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King has a blogger’s punch and an essayist’s analysis—her dexterous writing is intelligent, observant, and very, very funny.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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While advanced data analytics can flag some of these anomalies, a skilled negotiator with full market visibility can go deeper.—
Eric Steele,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Despite being made by skilled artisans on the Sicilian coast and designed in Sydney, the U.S. market is already one of its main drivers, its founder and interior designer Isabella Wilde said.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Statewide, 28 schools got A grades despite at least half of their students not being proficient in language arts, while 56 schools got the top grade even though half or more of their students scored poorly in math.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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While only half its students were proficient in math and language arts this year, two years ago, only 25% scored well in language arts and 11% in math.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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This is the masterful alchemy of the Lazy CF Ranch outdoor furniture line, where utility meets heirloom-quality fine art.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
2 July 2025
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Don’t ever doubt theater’s ability to spin a masterful tale out of unusual material.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Sure-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure-handed. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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