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In what show does someone claim to be flexible "as long as everything is exactly the way I want it"?

flexible

[flek-suh-buhl] / ˈflɛk sə bəl /




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"Europe needs better protection against the financial fallout of climate change and a more flexible energy system that makes the most of clean power."

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

For the new system, the team equipped nanoparticles with highly flexible ligands that carry electrical charges at their ends.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

"But if workers are to be fully engaged in their work, it has seemingly become more important for employers to provide jobs that are both financially rewarding and have flexible work hours," he added.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

“The recent strength in benefits likely indicates that employers were looking for somewhat more flexible and less costly ways to reward strong performance,” wrote Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY-Parthenon.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

I realize it’s my job to be the optimist here—which isn’t a role I’m used to, but in difficult times, you gotta be flexible.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman


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