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Recent Examples of sure-handed
While Doubs has proven to be a sure-handed receiver, the same confidence can’t quite be expressed about Lloyd’s ball security.
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Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
The two-time national champion at Georgia was emerging as Herbert’s sure-handed short- and intermediate-route target, especially on third downs.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Usually, in the last inning, he would be replaced afield by the youthful, sure-handed Dave Stapleton, but not today.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
The first Ouija movie was a real snooze, and much like the Annabelle Creation situation (see below), the potential franchise needed a sure-handed director to come in and perform a resurrection if any more juice was going to be squeezed out of the property.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 27 June 2024
The sure-handed receiver is a five-time Pro Bowler with seven 1,000-yard seasons to his name.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Moss has gotten rid of the ball a full second faster on average than Williams, while more frequently working the middle of the field on short and intermediate routes, where a sure-handed, big-bodied pass catcher can especially come in handy.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
Even though standout receiver Brandon Aiyuk missed valuable practice time before his contract situation was resolved Thursday, San Francisco is loaded with sure-handed targets for Brock Purdy.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024
Maybe DeAndre Carter will get back on the field and push Pettis for the job, but Pettis offers a sure-handed option as a punt returner and might be the fifth receiver.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2024
Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
The two-time national champion at Georgia was emerging as Herbert’s sure-handed short- and intermediate-route target, especially on third downs.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Usually, in the last inning, he would be replaced afield by the youthful, sure-handed Dave Stapleton, but not today.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
The first Ouija movie was a real snooze, and much like the Annabelle Creation situation (see below), the potential franchise needed a sure-handed director to come in and perform a resurrection if any more juice was going to be squeezed out of the property.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 27 June 2024
The sure-handed receiver is a five-time Pro Bowler with seven 1,000-yard seasons to his name.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Moss has gotten rid of the ball a full second faster on average than Williams, while more frequently working the middle of the field on short and intermediate routes, where a sure-handed, big-bodied pass catcher can especially come in handy.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
Even though standout receiver Brandon Aiyuk missed valuable practice time before his contract situation was resolved Thursday, San Francisco is loaded with sure-handed targets for Brock Purdy.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024
Maybe DeAndre Carter will get back on the field and push Pettis for the job, but Pettis offers a sure-handed option as a punt returner and might be the fifth receiver.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure-handed
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Fulfilling the promise of this soulful ghost story required a deft touch, posing just enough questions in each episode that viewers longed for answers, not unlike the characters who wander into the light shop.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Hussain’s list of collaborators over the years is perhaps as diverse and extensive as his percussive talent — Earth, Wind & Fire, Van Morrison, Pharaoh Sanders, Yo-Yo Ma, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Pat Martino, Charles Lloyd, and Eric Harland all benefited from his deft touch and keen ear.Taran Dugal, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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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
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Headland, the Russian Doll co-creator and Star Wars: The Acolyte creator making her Broadway debut with Cult Of Love, is adept at keeping the dialogue crisp, funny and fast-moving, even if the pile-up of personalities, crises, conflicts and very hard feelings grows schematic and a bit predictable.Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Corral was already adept at getting to the basket and making plays with her midrange game as well.Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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There are dozens of really skillful clergy and educators in this country who are doing this all the time, and it can be done.Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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As Bears coach, Ditka was confident enough in his position to accept the involvement of the irascible, disrespectful but skillful defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan as necessary to the team’s Super Bowl success.Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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And boy did Spurs expose them, chiefly via the dexterous genius that is Dejan Kulusevski and the rejuvenated James Maddison.Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Conductive palm-side material that enabled dexterous phone use, plus a durable, abrasion-resistant exterior, and bluesign approval added to the glove’s appeal.Mark Eller, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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Managing Teams Through Worker Shortages The shortage of selectively skilled workers with limited experience challenges leaders to balance immediate needs with long-term growth.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The team is resolutely focused on improving these performances and fielding competitive drivers, with Jay Guy confirming the necessity of combining skilled drivers with adequate sponsorship backing.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The diffuser and flyaway tamers were both proficient in controlling strands gone awry and helped dry our hair evenly.Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Any proficient software developer or AI specialist would right away be suspicious that the simplest of entries is causing lengthy latency.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Kape is coming off a masterful performance in his last fight.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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This is done in part by some masterful pixel-art graphics, which incorporate some wild 2D lighting effects and detailed, painterly sprite world.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Sure-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure-handed. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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