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stiffness

[stif-nis] / ˈstɪf nɪs /


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It leads to ongoing pain and stiffness in the knee joint, making everyday movement more difficult.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Origami models sometimes rely on folding or curving of paper for additional stiffness.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Speaking to The Mirror, the 47-year-old said he suffered stiffness in his left arm and a loss of sight in his left eye.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Arterial stiffness can potentially be reduced with further drugs, as can insulin resistance.

From Slate • Mar. 1, 2026

Back home, it always takes a while for her morning stiffness to wear off.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell