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The 57-year-old has built a reputation as a reformer intent on curbing the waste of public money and attracting EU funds, but has been criticised for his "inflexibility".

From Barron's Apr. 23, 2026

Caring for a child with special needs made this inflexibility even harder for me to navigate.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 12, 2024

This inherent inflexibility limits the ability of these organisms to explore new genetic variation and effectively adapt to dynamic environmental conditions.

From Science Daily May 8, 2024

Such prisoners often struggle with overstimulation, inflexibility and trouble with complex directions, resulting in strong reactions that can lead to further discipline.

From Seattle Times Mar. 3, 2024

His inflexibility and blindness ill become a leader, for a leader must temper justice with mercy.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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