pliant

Example Sentences

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In Edward’s time, a pliant British press didn’t call into question the future of the monarchy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

As originally conceived, Mossadegh was to be quietly arrested and replaced by a pliant new prime minister, Gen. Fazlollah Zahedi.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Her baskets are mostly the yellowish brown color of her main thread, strips of basket rush made pliant after soaking in water.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Those familiar with Crosstrek over the years should be equally surprised by the hush and pliant ride of today’s model.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

Try as he might the dog could do nothing to remove the pliant quills; he only succeeded in pushing them farther in.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford