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Recent Examples of inelastic
So the tax law in New York is inelastic.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Changes in demand greatly affect the price since supply is inelastic.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
Virginia is a pretty inelastic, pretty politically stable state.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
The problem is one of a larger supply facing an inelastic demand — the situation in which a market’s willingness to buy different quantities does not vary much with regard to price.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Changes in demand greatly affect the price since supply is inelastic.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
Virginia is a pretty inelastic, pretty politically stable state.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
The problem is one of a larger supply facing an inelastic demand — the situation in which a market’s willingness to buy different quantities does not vary much with regard to price.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inelastic
Adjective
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Too many women experience a lack of transportation and childcare, insufficient language assistance, financial insecurity, inflexible appointment availability, separation of physical and behavioral health services, and lack of post-delivery follow-up.—
Mary C. Mayhew,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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That’s because problem-solving, logical planning and abstract thinking are all carried out by a key region of the brain known as the prefrontal cortex, which is notoriously inflexible.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Whether Tuchel will, in fact, be able to produce a more intense high-pressing style this summer, given the climate and the dense schedule, is another matter.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Visitors of historic New Castle are greeted with cobblestone streets, alleys, dense urbanism and a rich history that can only be found in a few other cities in the region.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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That narcissism, combined with a lack of understanding regarding the risks of the Titan, resulted in an unbending belief in his own creation.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 June 2025
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Obama’s second-term quest at a border bill similarly crashed into unbending opposition.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Whisk it in until the dressing is rich, thick, and emulsified, which takes less than a minute.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Standing with the aid of the heavy steel braces on his legs and of his son James, who held his left elbow, Roosevelt had thrown out the first ball.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Cities and counties with little experience as real-estate developers were suddenly tasked with managing complex acquisitions and renovations under compressed timelines.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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The tabs, known as Tablì, are made of compressed ground coffee and can only be used with a Lavazza Tablì coffee machine.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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As the Presidential election approached, Kabila was increasingly unpopular, and a viable opponent was found: Félix Tshisekedi, a thickset, pugnacious man who was the son of a prominent opposition leader.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
24 Nov. 2025
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Even though thickset Mandarin characters on every wall extolled the virtues of the Chinese Dream, Xi Jinping's campaign to rejuvenate Chinese nationalism, the town had a frontier feel, as if Beijing's hawkeyed gaze hadn't yet crept over the moonscape mountains.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Inelastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inelastic. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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