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elastic

[ih-las-tik] / ɪˈlæs tɪk /




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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

But in recent years the dragnet has become increasingly elastic.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 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

Instead of melting, the rubber became strong and elastic.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

The buzzer sounds and my body does what it’s supposed to, like an elastic band springing forward when its tension is released.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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