rigid
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Reducing the material to such a thin form allowed the normally rigid diamond to bend much more than bulk diamond can.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026
Though she showed many classic early childhood indicators — sensitivity to noise, extremely limited food preferences, rigid adherence to routine and difficulties understanding social nuances — no one suggested she was autistic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Stipulations for the inheritance you leave behind are fine, but being too rigid might cause some issues for your grandkids in the future when you are not around to fix anything.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
He wasn’t the guest Cindy had expected, but surprises are a gift in nursing homes, which can be realms of rigid routine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Doctor Copeland walked from the hall with rigid steps.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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