sure-handed
adjective
sure-hand·ed
ˈshu̇r-ˈhan-dəd 
ˈshər-
: proficient and confident in performance especially using the hands
sure-handedness
noun
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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
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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
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“Sure-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sure-handed. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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