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Recent Examples of flexibility
The town moved to amend its zoning regulations to allow for greater flexibility for those who want to convert older office properties into residential or mixed-use redevelopments, with Greenberg a vocal proponent of the changes.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
The system offers an optimal combination of mobility, protection, flexibility and precision to meet the growing demands of challenging threat scenarios in the close and immediate vicinity.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
But the elevated earnings are just one benefit of this account type as accessibility and flexibility to use it for both savings and checking are also critical.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Who should skip it YNAB isn’t ideal for individuals who want more flexibility with their budgeting.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Separate laser systems can also move atoms around, providing any-to-any connectivity, which enables considerable flexibility for algorithmic and error-correction purposes.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
Now comes the summer that has to turn flexibility into direction.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
Once dismissed as a niche for digital nomads, co-living is now drawing single professionals, frequent travelers and anyone who wants flexibility and connection without signing a year-long lease.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Before signing, review pricing transparency, the length and flexibility of the lease, which amenities are included in rent and how the operator handles community programming.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
The system offers an optimal combination of mobility, protection, flexibility and precision to meet the growing demands of challenging threat scenarios in the close and immediate vicinity.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
But the elevated earnings are just one benefit of this account type as accessibility and flexibility to use it for both savings and checking are also critical.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Who should skip it YNAB isn’t ideal for individuals who want more flexibility with their budgeting.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Separate laser systems can also move atoms around, providing any-to-any connectivity, which enables considerable flexibility for algorithmic and error-correction purposes.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
Now comes the summer that has to turn flexibility into direction.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
Once dismissed as a niche for digital nomads, co-living is now drawing single professionals, frequent travelers and anyone who wants flexibility and connection without signing a year-long lease.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Before signing, review pricing transparency, the length and flexibility of the lease, which amenities are included in rent and how the operator handles community programming.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexibility
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The ingredient lineup champions prickly pear cactus extract, which draws moisture into the skin and provides a rich source of vitamin K to support elasticity, while Persian silk tree extract targets signs of fatigue.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Stretch innovation Coinciding with the trend toward lower elasticity, the percent of spandex in denim garments is now smaller—often hovering around 1 to 2 percent.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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More specifically, genres, whether spoken or written, reflect the changeability of their formal characteristics in connection to changes in the situation and the actions relevant to these genres.—
Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Dripping glitter, shimmering adhesive crystals, dramatic slashes of eyeliner and smudges of eyeshadow—there was a playful, shifting experimentalism here, to signal the young characters’ changeability and ingenuity.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Part of the trend’s staying power is its adaptability.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Together, these technologies enable faster deployment, improved adaptability, and more efficient automation in smart manufacturing environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 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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Free, family-friendly event brings the community together to recognize freedom, culture, and resilience.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The series — which aims to reframe the tragedy as a story of human resilience and survival — transports viewers to the critical hours before and during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Researchers examined whether regular use could influence physiological measures associated with stress regulation, including heart rate variability, a marker of autonomic nervous system function.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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The researchers found wide variability.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Critics counter that speculation can amplify volatility and disconnect prices from underlying demand.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Investors considering silver should be prepared for volatility and view it as a long-term investment rather than a short-term trade.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Flexibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexibility. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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