inflexible
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The danger is that an inflexible rule would deter successful businesspeople from seeking office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
"When teachers are required to enforce inflexible rules without the autonomy to apply professional judgement, routine interactions can slip into something far more damaging," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
A largely sedentary and inflexible creature, dependent on eucalyptus leaves for much of their water, koalas quickly develop dehydration when hotter conditions persist.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
“Market volatility isn’t going to ruin you. It’s that, plus inflexible spending, that is the problem,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
The one inflexible event on our weekly schedule was Sunday morning religious services.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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