Example Sentences

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He has gone from what might be described as possessing a somewhat sophisticated vocabulary to one sorely lacking in suppleness.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2024

Their suppleness is so inviting,” said the composer Mark Grey, who captured their sounds with a mobile studio in 2002 to build simulacrums for the Kronos Quartet.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2023

Under the composer’s fingers, the opening chord progression grows with a natural and elegant suppleness.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2023

The metaphor comes from horse riding and the practice of soaking riding whips in urine to preserve their suppleness.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2022

Strength and suppleness came back to my muscles.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel