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elasticity

[ih-la-stis-i-tee, ee-la-stis-] / ɪ læˈstɪs ɪ ti, ˌi læˈstɪs- /


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An over-the-top romp that proves, if nothing else, the near-miraculous elasticity of Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic creation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

These antioxidants, found in certain foods, can support heart health, circulation and blood vessel elasticity by reducing inflammation, it says.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“Following the Middle East disruption, supply elasticity has fallen across the system as China remains capped and ex-China supply growth is insufficient to offset ongoing deficits,” Citi said.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

There’s limited price elasticity in the mobile market and only market-share rotation, Chew says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

On the scientific side, apart from the work on gravity, in 1678 Hooke came up with his best-known piece of work, the discovery of the law of elasticity which bears his name.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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