elastic

Example Sentences

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"Missile range is an elastic thing - in that if you put a lighter warhead on a missile, you can extend its range," he told the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Instead of melting, the rubber became strong and elastic.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Hanson crossed Redwood Creek on a fallen log at the northern edge of the high severity burn, an elastic term that generally means an area where most of the trees are dead.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The invisible elastic between your right foot and the engine tightens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Over my many years, I’ve been both bemused and horrified by how malleable and elastic they can be.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman