Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Medium-sized firms often don’t have the cash reserves and access to credit of larger corporations and lack the nimbleness of smaller firms, leaving them more exposed to shifts in demand and financing.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

"We need the nimbleness... that's what I'm dreaming about," the director-general said.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Whatever Badenoch's personal strengths and failures, there is a different criticism of how she has gone about the job, with a party veteran suggesting, "there is just no pace, no nimbleness".

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

While they also experienced significant challenges during the pandemic, they demonstrated nimbleness and resilience that needs to be better recognized by policymakers.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2024

Abiyoyo slowed to a stop, frustrated by the Amagqirha’s surprising nimbleness, and his beady eyes swiveled toward the tiny loudmouth.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia