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Canned crescent dough, improbably, was just right: pliable without tearing, sturdy without getting tough, and still capable of a respectable rise.

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A standard burger took ten seconds; the Snack Wrap required nearly a minute, with a 20-second steam step just to make the tortilla pliable.

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The higher butterfat content provides a richer flavor and creamier texture, while the slow-churned process makes the butter smoother and more pliable.

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Unlike eye surgery, which is common, operations aren’t often performed on the pliable bones and hair cell receptors of the middle ear, the source of natural hearing.

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Chimpanzees live a long time, but like us, they are only cute and pliable for a relatively few years.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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