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Recent Examples of flexibility
The efforts, along with similar moves in Arizona, Missouri, and Kentucky, are aimed at restricting flexibility to implement the federal law at the state level.
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Samantha Liss, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The variation across states shows that there is flexibility in design — but not disagreement about whether readiness belongs in accountability.
—Jessica Handy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Counties, as subdivisions of the state, operationalize and implement the governor’s and Legislature’s agenda, and your success is largely dependent on counties having the resources, authority and flexibility to implement those priorities.
—Susan Ellenberg, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
This group gets more flexibility, but still within limits.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The caveat is that Miami must renounce rights to Powell and Fontecchio to have that extent of flexibility.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
But that same flexibility means less control.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Apr. 2026
The Tatis move expanded the team’s flexibility, an increasingly important trait in today’s game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Property taxes are collected once a year based on value of items like cars or homes, but cities, towns and counties have flexibility in raising that rate to address local needs.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Samantha Liss, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The variation across states shows that there is flexibility in design — but not disagreement about whether readiness belongs in accountability.
—Jessica Handy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Counties, as subdivisions of the state, operationalize and implement the governor’s and Legislature’s agenda, and your success is largely dependent on counties having the resources, authority and flexibility to implement those priorities.
—Susan Ellenberg, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
This group gets more flexibility, but still within limits.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The caveat is that Miami must renounce rights to Powell and Fontecchio to have that extent of flexibility.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
But that same flexibility means less control.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Apr. 2026
The Tatis move expanded the team’s flexibility, an increasingly important trait in today’s game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Property taxes are collected once a year based on value of items like cars or homes, but cities, towns and counties have flexibility in raising that rate to address local needs.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexibility
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Jefferies reiterates Apple as hold The firm says Apple has price elasticity.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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That kind of elasticity is really hard, and humor is really hard.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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That changeability brings a need for equally adaptable clothing.—
Nick Hendry,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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The point is not that these are simply interpretations of the world, because an interpretation implies a degree of conscious awareness and changeability that closure often lacks in the moment.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
28 Aug. 2025
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It is valued for its drought-tolerance and adaptability to a wide range of soils.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
10 Apr. 2026
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The latest Typhoon trial builds on earlier testing in the United States using the F-15E Strike Eagle, further proving the system’s adaptability across multiple aircraft platforms.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Those who recognize a compositional genius that grew out of constantly shifting dynamics and tempos, jazzy originality and infinite mutability.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The film addresses themes of injustice, accountability in journalism, the mutability of truth, who gets to frame the narrative, and who gets erased.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Dec. 2025
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Thunderstorm chances could quickly alter totals due to the unpredictability and high variability, but Saturday night was projected to have the highest probability of potential thunderstorms.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Stress Some fitness trackers measure heart rate variability (HRV), which is the variation in the time intervals between heartbeats.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 Apr. 2026
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Poor supply chain resilience may soon lead to shortages in refined oil products and, in particular, diesel and jet fuel (kerosene).—
Ian King,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Melbourne, the Australia trip includes visits to Canberra and Sydney, with an agenda that focuses on mental health, community resilience and support for veterans and their families — a cause close to Harry, who served in the British Army and founded the Invictus Games.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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As for cities that move around a bit more on the ranking, factors such as inflation and exchange-rate fluctuations, geopolitical volatility, and local conflicts can affect a place’s affordability from one year to the next.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
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New wars are sustaining old energy regimes, driving price volatility through the same fossil-fuel supply chains the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program was designed to buffer against half a century ago.—
Diana Hernández,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Flexibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexibility. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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