elastic
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“God gave me a mother who worked her entire life for me,” said Hernández, who eased on his elastic goofball schtick to exalt immigrant mothers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Oil prices are expected to remain high for years, with previous assumptions of elastic U.S. supply and stability needing revision.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
"Missile range is an elastic thing - in that if you put a lighter warhead on a missile, you can extend its range," he told the BBC.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
Exercises using elastic bands, bodyweight movements, or simple at home routines can still produce measurable gains in strength, muscle size, and daily function.
From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026
Janine is sweating now, her hair is escaping in wisps from the elastic band, bits of it stick to her forehead and neck.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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