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Adjective
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Tyson is an explosive separator with acrobatic body control.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026 -
No 1 — this time last year, there was still a debate between her and Mary Earps — showed her class with an acrobatic save to deny Spain an equaliser in stoppage time and was then absolutely sensational in the second half against Iceland.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
26 Jan. 2023
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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.—
Forrest Brown,
CNN,
21 June 2022
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The resumption of relations comes just months after Washington ousted Venezuela’s former president and replaced him with a more pliant leader, and could unlock billions of dollars in financing for Caracas, analysts said.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some satirists have begun targeting these pliant broadcasters as well.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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Old stone walls and graceful arches frame olive and citrus groves and gum trees, while antique pieces gathered from European markets dot the corners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the Islamic Republic’s disintegration, whereas Trump, possibly satisfied with tactical success in Iran, may desire any graceful exit.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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This pliable guise is partially what makes his persona such a durable meme.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the buzzy initial run, Sam Levinson‘s HBO series has been hailed for Rue’s honest reckoning with addiction, as well as Zendaya‘s potent, pliable performance of her highs and lows.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dehydration exaggerates creases and makes skin look less supple.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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This bag is made of supple Italian suede (still suitable for spring and can totally handle summer) and features two interior pockets and a key-ring holder.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lightweight, powerful and lethal warhead The Braker project is aimed at creating a lightweight, powerful and lethal warhead that could be deployed from a small, agile drone.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Heady and agile, Simpson recalls former NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer, who started for eight NFL franchises but was mostly a very good backup.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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All rooms will have a 65-inch flat-screen television, in-room safe, a Nespresso machine, Le Labo bath amenities, flexible seating options, and floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now, the venue features a Main Stage, a Black Box Theater, a recording studio space, and flexible community areas for holding multiple simultaneous events.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Loose-jointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loose-jointed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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