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Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

He got up like a cat, as agile as a cat, an agility I would never expect in a man as old as he was, and he left me.

Since the volume (and hence weight) of an animal increases by the cube of its length, it is physically impossible for an elephant to be as agile as a cat, no matter how great an adaptive advantage such agility might provide.

He was said to be as agile as a cat.

He enters the property by the kitchen window, squeezing himself through — thank God he is small and as agile as a cat on the prowl.

Jérôme Correas, a bass, infuses the text with dramatic urgency and Béatrice Mayo Felip's sparkling soprano is as agile as a flute.

We appreciate that when you are that age your reflexes are not as agile as a man in his 40s, 50s or 60s.

In short, the handset worked great, its touchscreen was as agile as any I had seen and its browsing experience was top-shelf.

On one hand, Shiancoe's movement is confirmation of Shockey's talent: Shiancoe does not appear to be as quick or as agile as Shockey, a 252-pound tight end who plays like someone 50 pounds lighter.

"The other guy, Bledsoe, is a guy who stands in the pocket, is not as agile as Brady and throws a very nice long ball.

High-end waiters don't seem as agile as those in diners; an extra table or two can throw them off.

Remember to stay low, knees bent, to be as agile as possible when against an opposing player.