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Adjective
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Advertisement Rodríguez was not immediately pliant.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
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Its root system is aggressive, shallow, and rather pliant, which makes the tree very unstable.—
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News media industry leaders and other critics of the new policy said Hegseth’s real intent was to impede independent reporters while installing pliable pro-Trump content creators in place of the press corps.—
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The strange pliable substance, which NASA said is not unlike used gum or soft plastic, was likely formed when our solar system was in its infancy.—
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Gently clean the seal regularly baking soda or dish soap to remove mold and keep it flexible.—
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With more than $2 million raised through crowdfunding, Zero Zero Robotics says AQUA has drawn strong interest from watersport enthusiasts looking for a more durable and flexible aerial filming tool.—
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Nat wore a slinky blue dress, which suited her willowy frame.—
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Behind him, were more stars: Adut Akech and the impossibly willowy Elizabeth Debicki.—
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Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence are stepping out in the style, which typically features a rubber sole paired with a more refined upper, often finished with straps, elastic laces, or hook-and-loop closures.—
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It’s filled with practical details like a protective hood, lined pockets, elastic cuffs that block wind, and a dual zipper for easier, non-restrictive movement.—
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Vinegar can be drying, so remember to condition leather to keep it supple.—
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Now the French house’s bestselling jewelry collection is kicking off its second decade with new supple designs — and Gracie Abrams as one of its faces.—
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.—
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.—
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Thousands had set up makeshift homes made of little more than cloth, asbestos, and plastic sheets.—
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The task force usually passes out kits that include fentanyl detection strips inside plastic sandwich bags, along with sterile water and little paper condiment cups, which are used to perform the test; illicit pills should be crushed first before testing.—
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“Semiflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiflexible. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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